Assistant Public Defender - Appellate Division

Position Description The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing client-centered, high-quality representation to indigent clients. We seek attorneys dedicated to advancing justice through thoughtful advocacy and collaboration. The Assistant Public Defender will work closely with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys. This includes assisting with case strategy development by attending case review meetings, assisting with research of complex legal issues and jury charge preparation. The attorney will spend the majority of the day at the courthouse to be available to answer specific legal questions that arise during trial and provide assistance in court as needed. In addition to assisting trial attorneys, the attorney will represent a limited number of clients throughout the direct appeal and discretionary review stages of the appellate process. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Employment Opportunity Plan: If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Education and Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Criminal or Civil jury trial experience. Experience drafting appellate briefs. Licensure Licensed at least five (5) years. Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work Regular Full-time Hours will be discussed during departmental interview. Salary Depends on Qualifications Based on 26 Pay Periods Plus, benefits Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris County