0000003757.ATTORNEY IV.PUBLIC DEFENDER
About The Position
Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Such services include case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and interprets laws, rules and regulations. Receives level of oversight, training, and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area. This position is for the CPS Division. Attorney IVs in the Family and CPS divisions are given extensive autonomy to work the cases assigned within the boundaries set by the Texas Family Code and Texas Rules of Professional Conduct. They are supported by a team consisting of other attorneys, investigators, paralegals and social workers.
Requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Must have experience in assigned area.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive autonomy to work cases within boundaries set by Texas Family Code and Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases.
- Conducts case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers.
- Represents clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals.
- Conducts legal research.
- Drafts legal documents.
- Interprets laws, rules and regulations.
- Assists in training Attorney I, II and III positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
