Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Such services include case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and interprets laws, rules and regulations. Receives level of oversight, training, and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area.
Management Scope: Assists in training Attorney I, II and III positions.
Responsibilities
Conduct jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court. 20 E
Prepare and/or draft legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings. Research applicable statutes and case law.
Analyze pending charges and develop defenses.
Negotiate plea bargain recommendations with the State.
Interview clients and potential witnesses, discuss facts and applicable law with clients.
Review evidence and inspect crime scenes, prepare investigative requests and make home visits.
Document client files, prepare trial notebooks and maintain statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
Assist felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. Two (2) years (6) months experience practicing law required.
Special Requirements:
None.
Disclaimers:
This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.
Job Info
Job Identification 25002259
Posting Date 01/23/2026, 04:23 PM
Apply Before 02/23/2026, 06:00 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Public Defender, Dallas, TX, 75207, US
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Management Scope: Assists in training Attorney I, II and III positions.
Responsibilities
Conduct jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court. 20 E
Prepare and/or draft legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings. Research applicable statutes and case law.
Analyze pending charges and develop defenses.
Negotiate plea bargain recommendations with the State.
Interview clients and potential witnesses, discuss facts and applicable law with clients.
Review evidence and inspect crime scenes, prepare investigative requests and make home visits.
Document client files, prepare trial notebooks and maintain statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
Assist felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. Two (2) years (6) months experience practicing law required.
Special Requirements:
None.
Disclaimers:
This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.
Job Info
Job Identification 25002259
Posting Date 01/23/2026, 04:23 PM
Apply Before 02/23/2026, 06:00 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Public Defender, Dallas, TX, 75207, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr