Felony Public Defender - Client-Centered Advocacy

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office invites applications for a Felony Division Attorney. The role focuses on representing individuals charged with felonies, collaborating with investigators, social workers, and mitigation specialists to provide comprehensive defense.

You will handle cases from assignment through disposition, advising clients throughout the criminal process. Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, Texas bar admission in good standing, and at least

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of criminal law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients charged with felony offenses in Harris County District Courts.
• Manage a felony caseload subject to office caseload limits.
• Research, analyze, and interpret legal issues and develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal pleadings.
• Review discovery, investigate facts, identify defenses, and prepare cases for litigation and trial.
• Meet regularly with clients to discuss options, strategy, and provide legal advice.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, witnesses, law enforcement, and others, including visits to local jails.
• Collaborate with investigators, social workers, mitigation specialists, and defense team members.
• Participate in case staffing and strategy discussions; conduct plea negotiations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Criminal law

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office invites applications for a Felony Division Attorney. The role focuses on representing individuals charged with felonies, collaborating with investigators, social workers, and mitigation specialists to provide comprehensive defense.

You will handle cases from assignment through disposition, advising clients throughout the criminal process. Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited school, Texas bar admission in good standing, and at least