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0000005035.ATTORNEY II.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dallas County
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Dallas, TX 75320, US

Salary

$180,000 - $216,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves representing indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases under general supervision.
  • Responsibilities include case evaluation, preparation, management, and representation in pre-trial hearings, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
  • The role requires conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and interpreting relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in legal representation or related fields.
  • The salary for this position is set at $65,000 per year.

Under general supervision represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases as assigned. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties. Conducts legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.




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