Job description

Job Summary:

The newly created Atascosa Area Regional Public Defender’s Office is seeking entry-level and experienced Assistant Public Defenders, to represent those defendants whom the court has found to be eligible for a court appointed attorney in the Counties of Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson, located near San Antonio, Texas. This position provides quality legal defense to indigent individuals charged with misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony criminal offenses. This position offers excellent training, both within the office and through external organizations. Caseloads are limited pursuant to effective representation guidelines established by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. The office uses a team-based approach, which provides intensive mentoring and significant experience with the full range of cases handled by the office and the opportunity for increased responsibility with increased experience.

Entry-level Assistant Public Defenders will have primary responsibility, with supervision, to handle misdemeanor caseloads. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in felony trial preparation and trials and consulting with felony complainants and witnesses. Experienced Assistant Public Defenders will have primary responsibility for felony caseloads. Both positions will also include some appellate work.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or anticipated for May 2023.

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas and must be in good standing with the State Bar. Third-year law students, those studying for the bar, and those awaiting bar results will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jourdanton, TX 78026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person

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