Serves as an Attorney with the Travis County Office of Parental Representation, a civil public defender’s office. Provides client-centered representation to indigent clients in child welfare law litigation with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Practices civil or criminal law for Texas County or District government.
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Attorney I-IV
Expires: 2026-01-07
Organization
Travis County - Office of Parental Representation
Salary
$85,500.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Job Status
Full Time
Requirements
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Education and Experience:
Attorney I: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school.
Attorney II: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 18 months’ licensed attorney work experience.
Attorney III: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 3 years’ licensed attorney work experience.
Attorney IV: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND four (4) years licensed attorney work experience.
Preferred:
Applications with a cover letter detailing interest in the position, including why applicant wants to work for the Travis County Office of Parental Representation.
Hearing and trial experience consistent with years of practice.
Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) advocating on behalf of indigent clients.
Effective client management skills and rapport-building techniques.
Performs well in a high-volume, high-conflict area of litigation.
Effective litigation techniques for presentation of cases in court and the ability to present facts and arguments verbally and in writing.
Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to child welfare law or other indigent client-related area of advocacy.