Assistant Felony Public Defender

Candidates should possess:

• Juris Doctor degree;
• Texas bar license or the ability to obtain Texas bar licensure within four months;
• Advanced research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Advanced knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal case law, the Texas Penal Code, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure;
• Leadership, criminal defense litigation, supervision, management, budgeting, and organizational skills; and
• Ability to motivate, train, supervise, develop attorneys and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who meet or exceed the criteria listed below:

• Must possess the skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload;
• Has litigated criminal cases for at least 4 years experience and tried at least 5 or more felony and several misdemeanor cases to verdict;
• Has worked as a criminal defense lawyer or a public defender in state court for 2 or more years;
• Has first chair jury trial experience;
• Has team lead experience in preferably legal environment; and
• Has represented clients as a member of trial teams.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable motor vehicle.