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Harris County · 16 hours ago

Assistant Public Defender, Bail Hearing Division

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Harris County is seeking an Assistant Public Defender in the Bail Division who is an attorney licensed in the State of Texas. The role involves advocating for clients accused of crimes to secure their release and challenging the probable cause of arrests.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

APDs provide zealous advocacy to persons accused of crimes in Harris County, Texas for the purpose of trying to secure a client's release on a personal bond or affordable cash bond

APDs may also challenge the probable cause justifying a client's arrest

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicensed to practice lawCriminal law knowledgeAdvocacy skillsSpanish-speakingOrganization skillsTime managementTeamwork

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas

Ability to advocate on the client's behalf

Familiar with developments in criminal law

Good organization, time management, and the ability to work well with others

Preferred

Spanish-speaking preferred but not necessary

Company

Harris County

Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.harriscountytx.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Craig B Atkins, CPA

CFO / Director of Financial Services

Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki

Front Receiving COORDINATOR

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