Dallas County · 2 days ago
0000005265.ATTORNEY III.PUBLIC DEFENDER
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDallas County is seeking an Attorney III to provide a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in various types of cases. The role involves case evaluation, legal advice, representation in trials and hearings, and conducting legal research, among other responsibilities.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by: reviewing documentation; conducting necessary legal research on applicable law; interviewing clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case; reviewing and gathering evidence; preparing investigative requests; and determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken
Interviews clients; discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures
Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client is informed on status of case
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing
Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trial or hearing
Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings by, conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments
Participates in plea-bargain negotiations, prepares necessary legal documents and ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents are filed as required
Documents client files, prepares trial notebook, and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions
Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas
One (1) year experience practicing law required
Company
Dallas County
Dallas County provides information on services and happenings of Dallas County.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adan Gonzalez
Elementary & High School Teacher; Director of Family Engagement & School Partnerships
Collins D.
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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