Tom Green County, Texas
Overview
Current vacancy is located in Tom Green County (San Angelo) office. Annual Salary is $99,281.78. Additional compensation may be considered depending on experience. The Concho Valley Public Defender Office (CVPDO) Felony Public Defender is located at the office in Tom Green County (San Angelo). The CVPDO represents persons who are not financially able to hire legal counsel across a twelve-county service area covered by two offices: one in San Angelo (Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green), the other in Abilene (Callahan, Coleman, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor). The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region. The Office provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor courts. Primary responsibilities include handling the felony caseloads, with additional duties in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appeals as directed. Responsibilities
Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor courts. Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender Office. Primary responsibility is handling the felony caseloads. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appeals as directed. Reviews new cases assigned to the CVPDO. Prepares cases for representation in court. Meets with defendants regarding legal issues. Routinely make jail visits for defendants incarcerated. Negotiates plea arrangements with counsel for the state. Prepares files and represents clients in pretrial motions and hearings. Consults with clients regarding legal process and preparation for trial when necessary. Prepares cases and witnesses for trial. Represents the client in bench and jury trials. Prepares and files appellate briefs and appears in appellate courts when necessary. Performs all other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload assigned from the Chief Public Defender. Oral and written communication; exercise sound legal analysis and judgement. Physical Requirements and Work Setting
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment; prolonged periods of sitting and periodic walking, standing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting up to 15lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required. Education and/or Experience Required
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. A demonstrated track record of resolving felony cases. Certificates and Licenses
License to practice law in the State of Texas. Valid Texas driver license and reliable motor vehicle. Additional Requirements
The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region. Code, Type, Location
Code :
2508-10 Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location :
CONCHO VALLEY PUBLIC DEFENDER
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Current vacancy is located in Tom Green County (San Angelo) office. Annual Salary is $99,281.78. Additional compensation may be considered depending on experience. The Concho Valley Public Defender Office (CVPDO) Felony Public Defender is located at the office in Tom Green County (San Angelo). The CVPDO represents persons who are not financially able to hire legal counsel across a twelve-county service area covered by two offices: one in San Angelo (Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green), the other in Abilene (Callahan, Coleman, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor). The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region. The Office provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor courts. Primary responsibilities include handling the felony caseloads, with additional duties in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appeals as directed. Responsibilities
Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor courts. Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender Office. Primary responsibility is handling the felony caseloads. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appeals as directed. Reviews new cases assigned to the CVPDO. Prepares cases for representation in court. Meets with defendants regarding legal issues. Routinely make jail visits for defendants incarcerated. Negotiates plea arrangements with counsel for the state. Prepares files and represents clients in pretrial motions and hearings. Consults with clients regarding legal process and preparation for trial when necessary. Prepares cases and witnesses for trial. Represents the client in bench and jury trials. Prepares and files appellate briefs and appears in appellate courts when necessary. Performs all other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload assigned from the Chief Public Defender. Oral and written communication; exercise sound legal analysis and judgement. Physical Requirements and Work Setting
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment; prolonged periods of sitting and periodic walking, standing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting up to 15lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required. Education and/or Experience Required
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school. A demonstrated track record of resolving felony cases. Certificates and Licenses
License to practice law in the State of Texas. Valid Texas driver license and reliable motor vehicle. Additional Requirements
The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region. Code, Type, Location
Code :
2508-10 Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location :
CONCHO VALLEY PUBLIC DEFENDER
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