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Assistant Capital Public Defender-Angleton, Texas
Expires: 2023-10-17
Organization
Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases
Salary
125,000/yr
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
RequirementsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND meet the requirements of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 26.052b. Those qualifications are:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 25 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions.
- be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas OR be able to obtain a Texas license within six months of accepting an offer.
- exhibit proficiency and commitment to providing quality representation to defendants in death penalty cases;
- have trial experience in:
- the use of and challenge to mental health or forensic expert witnesses; and
- investigating and presenting mitigating evidence at the penalty phase of a death penalty trial;
- have at least five years experience in criminal law and during that time demonstrated that he or she has the required legal knowledge and skill necessary to provide representation in capital felonies and will apply that knowledge and skill with appropriate thoroughness and preparation;
- have tried to verdict as lead counsel a significant number of felony trials, including homicide trials and other trials for offenses punishable as first or second degree felonies or capital felonies, at least one of which was a homicide case; and
- have participated in continuing legal education courses or other training relating to criminal defense in death penalty cases.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 25 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions.