Assistant Public Defender II, G23

4 weeks ago


Laredo, United States Webb County, TX Full time

Description

This position is responsible for providing legal representation for indigent clients.

Examples of Duties

* Represents clients who have been charged with an offense; meets with clients and provides advice concerning charges pending and available options.
* Researches case law and special legal issues.
* Conducts background investigations; interviews witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers.
* Prepares cases for trial; represents clients in court.
* Negotiates cases with District Attorneys, clients, and family members.
* Remains informed of new court decisions, new laws, and revised rules and regulations.
* Prioritizes plans and organizes work to meet numerous deadlines and amended deadlines for motions, extensions, show cause and evidentiary hearings, and other court requirements.
* Supervises and delegates responsibilities to legal secretaries and investigators.
* Maintains legal files and records.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited school of law.
* Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the area of law, preferred.
* Current membership with the State Bar of Texas or eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results.

Supplemental Information

* Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
* Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
* Knowledge of trial proceedings.
* Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
* Skill in the completion of legal research.
* Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
* Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
* Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
* Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.

01

Did you graduate from an accredited school of law? If yes, please attach diploma/transcript.

* Yes
* No

02

Are you a current member of the State Bar of Texas?

* Yes
* No

03

Are you eligible for a temporary bar card from the State Bar of Texas while awaiting bar results?

* Yes
* No

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of work experience in the area of law?

* Yes
* No

05

Are you a current or fomer Webb County employee?

* Yes
* No

06

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

Required Question

Agency Webb, County of (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 305

Laredo, Texas, 78040



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