National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Public Defender's Office - Principal Attorney (Impact Litigation Attorney)
National Legal Aid & Defender Association, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Public Defender's Office - Principal Attorney (Impact Litigation Attorney)
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Public Defender's Office - Principal Attorney (Impact Litigation Attorney)
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association .
Location: El Paso, TX | Salary: $86,240.00–$119,560.00
Essential Duties
Exhibits professional expertise in legal matters and confidently makes decisions on complex legal issues within the requirements of the law and departmental policies.
Identifies potential impact litigation opportunities through thorough investigation, legal research, client representation, and collaboration with advocacy organizations.
Applies knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law, keeping pace with current legislative and case law developments.
Develops and implements innovative litigation strategies to challenge unjust laws, policies, and practices that impact individual rights, the rights of the office, and community rights.
Represents clients assertively in impact litigation cases before state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and litigation to settlement or trial.
Advocates passionately for policy changes and legislative reform to address systemic issues affecting clients, the public defender's office, and the community.
Works on cases with the potential to set legal precedents or broadly impact laws and regulations.
Stays ahead of legal developments and trends in impact litigation to inform strategic decision‑making.
Collaborates with other attorneys, community organizations, and experts to build strong, compelling cases.
Provides mentorship, training, and guidance to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
Maintains meticulous and accurate case files and documentation.
Works closely with public defender staff, investigators, social workers, and mitigation specialists, as well as community agencies to match client needs with resources, programs, and assistance, providing holistic, client‑centered representation.
Maintains strong, ongoing working relationships with clients in person, via visits in detention facilities, phone, and mail contact.
May be called to represent individuals at investigative proceedings, related civil matters, and other ancillary issues; may handle post‑conviction writs of habeas corpus and/or appellate relief.
Provides effective representation to clients while managing a large caseload.
Establishes and maintains close contact with defendants through regular visits to correctional facilities or constant correspondence via personal visits, phone contact, or letters to defendants not in custody.
Acts as trial counsel by representing defendants in courtroom proceedings.
Assists in departmental policy development, developing unit forms and procedures.
Prepares and presents complex reports as required.
Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Commits to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts.
Creates a high‑quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety‑related training and skills.
Other Important Duties
Performs such related duties as may be assigned.
May work extended hours and weekends.
May require travel throughout El Paso County.
Maintains a safe and healthy workplace environment.
As a member of the El Paso County Emergency Response System, all employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary The Impact Litigation Attorney (Principal) under general supervision focuses on challenging unjust laws, policies, and practices that disproportionately affect clients, the public defender's office, and the broader community. The incumbent will work on high‑impact cases, advocate for systemic change, and defend the rights of individuals, the public defender's office, and marginalized communities.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Trial Team Chief, Division Chief, Senior Division Chief. Direct supervision: N/A. The role coordinates with department heads, staff, attorneys, investigators, judiciary and court staff, law enforcement, witnesses, social work agencies, vendors, contractors, other county employees, and the general public.
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Public Defender's Office - Principal Attorney (Impact Litigation Attorney)
role at
National Legal Aid & Defender Association .
Location: El Paso, TX | Salary: $86,240.00–$119,560.00
Essential Duties
Exhibits professional expertise in legal matters and confidently makes decisions on complex legal issues within the requirements of the law and departmental policies.
Identifies potential impact litigation opportunities through thorough investigation, legal research, client representation, and collaboration with advocacy organizations.
Applies knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law, keeping pace with current legislative and case law developments.
Develops and implements innovative litigation strategies to challenge unjust laws, policies, and practices that impact individual rights, the rights of the office, and community rights.
Represents clients assertively in impact litigation cases before state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and litigation to settlement or trial.
Advocates passionately for policy changes and legislative reform to address systemic issues affecting clients, the public defender's office, and the community.
Works on cases with the potential to set legal precedents or broadly impact laws and regulations.
Stays ahead of legal developments and trends in impact litigation to inform strategic decision‑making.
Collaborates with other attorneys, community organizations, and experts to build strong, compelling cases.
Provides mentorship, training, and guidance to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
Maintains meticulous and accurate case files and documentation.
Works closely with public defender staff, investigators, social workers, and mitigation specialists, as well as community agencies to match client needs with resources, programs, and assistance, providing holistic, client‑centered representation.
Maintains strong, ongoing working relationships with clients in person, via visits in detention facilities, phone, and mail contact.
May be called to represent individuals at investigative proceedings, related civil matters, and other ancillary issues; may handle post‑conviction writs of habeas corpus and/or appellate relief.
Provides effective representation to clients while managing a large caseload.
Establishes and maintains close contact with defendants through regular visits to correctional facilities or constant correspondence via personal visits, phone contact, or letters to defendants not in custody.
Acts as trial counsel by representing defendants in courtroom proceedings.
Assists in departmental policy development, developing unit forms and procedures.
Prepares and presents complex reports as required.
Attends and participates in meetings, training, and information sessions.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
Commits to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts.
Creates a high‑quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety‑related training and skills.
Other Important Duties
Performs such related duties as may be assigned.
May work extended hours and weekends.
May require travel throughout El Paso County.
Maintains a safe and healthy workplace environment.
As a member of the El Paso County Emergency Response System, all employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary The Impact Litigation Attorney (Principal) under general supervision focuses on challenging unjust laws, policies, and practices that disproportionately affect clients, the public defender's office, and the broader community. The incumbent will work on high‑impact cases, advocate for systemic change, and defend the rights of individuals, the public defender's office, and marginalized communities.
Organizational Relationships Reports to: Trial Team Chief, Division Chief, Senior Division Chief. Direct supervision: N/A. The role coordinates with department heads, staff, attorneys, investigators, judiciary and court staff, law enforcement, witnesses, social work agencies, vendors, contractors, other county employees, and the general public.
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