Get new jobs for this search by email

Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division

Join to apply for the

Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division

role at

National Legal Aid & Defender Association Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the

Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division

role at

National Legal Aid & Defender Association Position Description

The Harris County Public Defender's Office has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender-Trial Division. The Assistant Public Defender represents clients of the Public Defender's Office in felony or misdemeanor cases. Position Description

The Harris County Public Defender's Office has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender-Trial Division. The Assistant Public Defender represents clients of the Public Defender's Office in felony or misdemeanor cases.

Duties And Responsibilities

Researches, analyzes and interprets issues of law.

Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda, motions, and other pleadings subject to review.

Reviews drafts of pleadings, motions, and memoranda prepared by legal staff.

Assigns legal personnel in preparation of case files, or to collect data, or evidence for case work.

Participates with other attorneys in the formulation of legal strategies for particular clients.

Renders legal advice to clients with senior attorneys through corresponding, and meets with clients to explain legal strategies, and to obtain client's input and approval.

Makes contact with clients, witnesses, and law enforcement as required, including regular trips to the jails and prisons.

Assists county public defenders in researching legal issues, and in preparing memoranda, pleadings and motions.

Answers inquiries from indigent clients (e.g. answers telephone calls and correspondence; initiates correspondence; reviews and researches claims; initiates legal petitions when appropriate; prepares pleadings and memoranda; appears in court on behalf of indigent clients)

Prepares cases for trial and independently tries cases, examines witnesses, presents legal arguments and evidence, conducts pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations, and conducts appeals and other post-convictions matters.

Assures zealous representation. Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Legal Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Legal Aid & Defender Association by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Public Defender jobs in

Houston, TX . Assistant Public Defender- Misdemeanor Division

Assistant Public Defender, Juvenile Division

Assistant Public Defender, Trial Division

Assistant Public Defender, Bail Hearing Division

Assistant Public Defender - Misdemeanor Division

Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Division

Houston, TX $93,100.00-$149,635.00 1 month ago Assistant District Attorney – Post-Conviction Bureau

Assistant District Attorney- Entry Level and Experienced Attorneys

Houston, TX $93,100.00-$149,635.00 3 weeks ago Houston, TX $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Assistant District Attorney- Entry Level and Experienced Attorneys

Houston, TX $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Felony 2 Prosecutor in the Conviction Integrity Unit

Felony #2 Prosecutor in the Conviction Integrity Unit

Houston, TX $125,000.00-$170,000.00 2 days ago Houston, TX $90,000.00-$125,000.00 2 days ago Staff Attorney - Immigration Interview Team

Staff Attorney - Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic - Houston, TX

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr