Juvenile Public Defender: Assistant Trial Attorney

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County in Austin, TX is seeking an Assistant Public Defender specializing in juvenile law. The role involves legal research, drafting briefs and motions, and representing children in juvenile court under supervision. A J.D./LL.B.

from an accredited law school and Texas licensure are required, with Juvenile or criminal trial experience preferred. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 2201 Post Rd, Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Juvenile or criminal law trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration.
• Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Represents children facing juvenile charges in court proceedings.
• Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Independence

Education

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Travis County in Austin, TX is seeking an Assistant Public Defender specializing in juvenile law. The role involves legal research, drafting briefs and motions, and representing children in juvenile court under supervision. A J.D./LL.B.

from an accredited law school and Texas licensure are required, with Juvenile or criminal trial experience preferred. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 2201 Post Rd, Austin, TX.