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Assistant Public Defender I
Bexar County —Bexar County, TX
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- Computer skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Retirement plan
Assistant Federal Public Defender (Trial)
Texas Western Federal Public Defender —San Antonio, TX
- Spanish
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- Life insurance
Assistant Federal Public Defender (Appellate)
Texas Western Federal Public Defender —San Antonio, TX
- $77,876 - $182,724 a year
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- Mid-level
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Assistant Federal Public Defender (Appellate)
Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas —San Antonio, TX
- $77,876 - $182,724 a year
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- Life insurance
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Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas —San Antonio, TX
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- Spanish
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Assistant Public Defender I

Bexar County -
Bexar County, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$86,328 - $107,910 a year

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Criminal procedure
Caseload management
Criminal defense law
Employee relationship building
Doctor of Law (JD)
Schedule management
Computer skills
Legal case management
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Full Job Description

Job Title

Assistant Public Defender I

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$86,328.00 - $107,910.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

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.

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