Senior Public Defender - Felony & Juvenile Court Trials

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dallas County, Texas seeks an attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to indigent defendants in felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Responsibilities include trial work, research, and preparing legal documents. Attorneys may assist public defenders and provide guidance in case strategy.

The role requires a Texas law license and two years six months of practice. The position is described as an at-will role with standard office duties and supervision based on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license to practice.
• Two years six months of legal experience required.

Aufgaben

• Conducts jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court.
• Drafts legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings; researches statutes and case law.
• Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
• Negotiates plea bargain recommendations with the State.
• Interviews clients and potential witnesses, discusses facts and applicable law with clients.
• Reviews evidence and inspects crime scenes, prepares investigative requests and makes home visits.
• Documents client files, prepares trial notebooks and maintains caseload statistics.
• Assists felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Trial preparation

Plea negotiations

Client interviews

Case evaluation

Ausbildung

Law degree (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Dallas County, Texas seeks an attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to indigent defendants in felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Responsibilities include trial work, research, and preparing legal documents. Attorneys may assist public defenders and provide guidance in case strategy.

The role requires a Texas law license and two years six months of practice. The position is described as an at-will role with standard office duties and supervision based on experience.