Performs legal assignments with minimum supervision and may be assisted by Attorneys I and II, providing a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases.
Responsibilities
Case evaluation by reviewing documentation and conducting legal research
Interviewing clients and discussing case facts and applicable laws
Explaining legal process to witnesses and preparing them for court testimony
Drafting, filing, and responding to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents
Gathering, preparing, reviewing, and presenting evidence for trial or hearing
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas
The incumbent is responsible for providing professional legal indigent defense for clients in the District Court or Superior Court (Adult, Juvenile and/or ITA).
Compensation
Annual Pay Range as follows: Attorney I - $102,000 - $110,408 (ATT I Step 1-5) Attorney II - $113,720 - $128,068 (ATT II Step 1-7). Annual Hiring Range as follows: Attorney I - $102,000 - $108,143 (ATT I Step 1-4 DOQ) Attorney II - $113,720 - $120,681 (ATT II Step 1-4 DOQ)
Responsibilities
Performs attorney cases and assignments of a moderate level of complexity and seriousness.
Evaluates each case and assesses its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of a criminal proceeding.
Evaluates strengths, weaknesses and facts of each case for purposes of additional investigation, plea negotiations, development of case strategy and trial preparation.
Coordinates or conducts case investigation for trial preparation.
Interviews and confers with client regarding facts, plea discussions, trial, sentencing and progress of case.
