Senior Trial Attorney – Indigent Defense

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to provide a full range of legal services to indigent defendants across misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. You will conduct case evaluation, provide legal advice, relay plea offers and represent clients in jury trials and non-jury hearings, with supervision based on experience.

Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, and managing case evidence and

Qualifications

• Requires law degree from an accredited school.
• Requires license to practice law in the State of Texas and 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by reviewing documentation and interviewing clients and witnesses.
• Interviews clients; discusses facts, potential defenses and applicable laws.
• Explains legal process to witnesses and prepares them for court testimony; informs client status.
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trial or hearing.
• Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence for trial or hearing.
• Represents client in trial and hearings, including jury selection and opening/closing statements.
• Participates in plea-bargain negotiations and ensures required signatures and filings.
• Maintains client files, trial notebook, and caseload statistics.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviews

Trial preparation

Plea negotiations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Texas Bar License

Job description

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to provide a full range of legal services to indigent defendants across misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. You will conduct case evaluation, provide legal advice, relay plea offers and represent clients in jury trials and non-jury hearings, with supervision based on experience.

Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, and managing case evidence and