About the Department
Position Description:
The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing client-centered, high-quality representation to indigent clients. We seek attorneys dedicated to advancing justice through thoughtful advocacy and collaboration.
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.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Duties
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Criminal or Civil jury trial experience.
Experience drafting appellate briefs
Licensure:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Other Qualifications
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.