Job TitleAssistant Public Defender I
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range$86,328.00 - $107,910.00
Time TypeFull time
SummaryDuties and Responsibilities:- Interviews defendants, obtain information relevant to bond amounts and conditions, research charges and criminal history
- Consult with jail personnel, mental health experts, treatment providers and pre-trial services and their staffs, on issues related to setting bond amount and conditions
- Confers with prosecuting attorneys on bond amounts and conditions
- Advise clients on the Article 15.17 hearing, the charges against them, their rights and opportunities for treatment
- Provide representation of defendants at magistration, which operates on a 24 hours a day/7 days a week basis
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
- Knowledge of criminal defense procedures and techniques; Knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17 initial magistration and Chapter 17 Bail;
- Good written and oral communication skills required.
- Effective organizational and time management skills required to successfully execute job duties; must possess the skill to manage a demanding caseload of cases assigned.
- Ability to work with mentally ill indigent defendants; ability to communicate effectively recently arrested individuals; ability to organize and present facts and legal arguments, with supporting logic in a courtroom setting; ability to operate computer and utilize case management software; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county employees, outside agencies and the general public
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and maintain good standing with State Bar of Texas
- Must comply with all conditions imposed at the Judicial Intake and Assessment Center
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
- May be required to work shifts and hours outside the normal 8-5 business day
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working With Bexar CountyBexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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