Job Title
Assistant Public Defender IPay Rate Min to Mid Range
$86,328.00 - $107,910.00Time Type
Full timeSummary
Duties 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 County
Bexar 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.
Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and maintain good standing with State Bar of Texas
- Knowledge of criminal defense procedures and techniques; Knowledge of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17 and Chapter 17 Bail
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills to manage a demanding caseload
- Ability to work with mentally ill indigent defendants and communicate effectively with recently arrested individuals
- Ability to organize and present facts and legal arguments in a courtroom setting
- Ability to operate a computer and utilize case management software
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
- Must comply with all conditions imposed at the Judicial Intake and Assessment Center
What We Do
Bexar County is a government entity in Texas, serving as the 4th largest county in the state and the 16th largest nationally. It provides administrative governance and essential public services to a rapidly growing population of over two million residents in South Texas.
