0000004387.ATTORNEY II.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

6d

About The Position

Under general supervision represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases as assigned. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties. Conducts legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases as assigned.
• Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management.
• Represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials.
• Ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties.
• Conducts legal research.
• Drafts legal documents.
• Interprets laws, rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level