Assistant Public Defender - Pretrial & Appellate Litigation - Appellate Division
Harris County•Houston, TX
About The Position
The Assistant Public Defender will work closely with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys focusing on pretrial and appellate litigation. This work includes assisting with the filing of pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions. When necessary, attorney will file pretrial writs including, but not limited to challenging the constitutionality of statutes, pleas in bar, or possible writs of mandamus. The attorney will litigate these matters in the trial courts and continue representation throughout the appellate courts on direct appeal and discretionary review stages of the appellate process.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Criminal or Civil jury trial experience.
- Experience drafting appellate briefs.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission.
- Licensed at least five (5) years.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the filing of pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions.
- Filing pretrial writs including, but not limited to challenging the constitutionality of statutes, pleas in bar, or possible writs of mandamus.
- Litigating these matters in the trial courts.
- Continuing representation throughout the appellate courts on direct appeal and discretionary review stages of the appellate process.
Benefits
- Benefits
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
