Capital Case Mitigation Specialist — Impact & Advocacy

Regional Public Defender Office Local Government Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mitigation Specialist position with Regional Public Defenders for Capital Cases is based in Lubbock, TX. The incumbent works with attorneys and specialists to develop mitigation strategies aimed at reducing punishment in capital cases, including death-penalty considerations.

Responsibilities include collecting records, interviewing witnesses, preparing social histories, and contributing to the trial notebook. Travel is required as needed; reports to the Managing Attorney.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters level Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• Background in social work a plus.
• Previous defense mitigation or sentencing advocacy experience preferred.
• Previous capital mitigation experience highly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Valid Texas driver's license and reliable transportation; willing to travel extensively including overnight.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and evaluates records to mitigate punishment in capital cases.
• Prepares social histories, reports and documentation.
• Conducts witness interviews and field investigations for mitigation factors.
• Assists in developing theories for mitigation and trial notebook inputs.
• Participates in training sessions and may provide court testimony when needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSW / LCSW preferred

Job description

The Mitigation Specialist position with Regional Public Defenders for Capital Cases is based in Lubbock, TX. The incumbent works with attorneys and specialists to develop mitigation strategies aimed at reducing punishment in capital cases, including death-penalty considerations.

Responsibilities include collecting records, interviewing witnesses, preparing social histories, and contributing to the trial notebook. Travel is required as needed; reports to the Managing Attorney.