Juvenile Public Defender & Appellate Advocate

County Of Brazos; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazos County Public Defender's Office seeks an experienced juvenile defender to provide comprehensive legal representation for juvenile clients in felony and misdemeanor matters. The role emphasizes trial preparation, advocacy, and collaboration with related professionals.

Required are a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of experience defending juveniles in state courts. Board certification in Juvenile Law is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Five or more years’ experience representing juvenile clients in state courts.
• Strong trial advocacy and legal research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide zealous legal representation for juvenile clients.
• Assess case strengths/weaknesses and develop defense strategies.
• Represent clients in detention, adjudication, and disposition hearings.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris doctor degree

Job description

Brazos County Public Defender's Office seeks an experienced juvenile defender to provide comprehensive legal representation for juvenile clients in felony and misdemeanor matters. The role emphasizes trial preparation, advocacy, and collaboration with related professionals.

Required are a Juris Doctor degree and at least five years of experience defending juveniles in state courts. Board certification in Juvenile Law is preferred but not mandatory.