Assistant Public Defender - Pretrial & Appellate Litigation - Appellate Division

About the role

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office seeks an Assistant Public Defender to provide client-centered, high-quality representation to indigent clients. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to advancing justice through thoughtful advocacy and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the filing of pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions
• Litigate matters in the trial courts and continue representation throughout the appellate courts on direct appeal and discretionary review stages
• File pretrial writs including, but not limited to, challenging the constitutionality of statutes, pleas in bar, or possible writs of mandamus

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Criminal or Civil jury trial experience
• Experience drafting appellate briefs
• Licensed at least five (5) years
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for admission

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications and based on 26 pay periods. Benefits are available.

Pay

Salary varies based on qualifications.

Schedule

Regular Full-time hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-time

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.