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Harris County The Chief of Legal Services is a senior leader in the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, charged with ensuring the highest quality of client representation, and advancing the office’s mission, vision, and core values across all aspects of the organization. This role oversees quality control, legal standards, and professional development while helping to shape policies, hiring practices, and leadership training that foster excellence, equity, and innovation in public defense. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure consistent, high-quality legal services for all clients. Establish performance metrics and evaluation tools to support attorney and staff accountability. Ensure the office’s core values are embedded in policies, procedures, and daily operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement policies that promote ethical, culturally competent, and community-focused representation. Participate in designing recruitment strategies that reflect the office’s values and commitment to inclusion. Lead or coordinate leadership development programs for supervisors and future leaders in the office. Work closely with the Chief Public Defender, division heads, and other senior leaders to align legal services with organizational goals and community needs. Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at advancing holistic and effective public defense services. Requirements Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Minimum of ten (10) years of criminal defense experience, including substantial trial practice. Demonstrated success in supervising attorneys, managing teams, or leading quality-control initiatives in a legal setting. Strong knowledge of criminal law, ethics, and best practices in indigent defense. Licensure: Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or ability to become licensed in Texas). Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check.
Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.
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Chief of Legal Services
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Harris County The Chief of Legal Services is a senior leader in the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, charged with ensuring the highest quality of client representation, and advancing the office’s mission, vision, and core values across all aspects of the organization. This role oversees quality control, legal standards, and professional development while helping to shape policies, hiring practices, and leadership training that foster excellence, equity, and innovation in public defense. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure consistent, high-quality legal services for all clients. Establish performance metrics and evaluation tools to support attorney and staff accountability. Ensure the office’s core values are embedded in policies, procedures, and daily operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement policies that promote ethical, culturally competent, and community-focused representation. Participate in designing recruitment strategies that reflect the office’s values and commitment to inclusion. Lead or coordinate leadership development programs for supervisors and future leaders in the office. Work closely with the Chief Public Defender, division heads, and other senior leaders to align legal services with organizational goals and community needs. Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at advancing holistic and effective public defense services. Requirements Education and Experience: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Minimum of ten (10) years of criminal defense experience, including substantial trial practice. Demonstrated success in supervising attorneys, managing teams, or leading quality-control initiatives in a legal setting. Strong knowledge of criminal law, ethics, and best practices in indigent defense. Licensure: Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or ability to become licensed in Texas). Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check.
Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.
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