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Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Division
Harris County Houston, TX
$105k-140k (estimate)
Full Time 11 Months Ago
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Harris County is Hiring an Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Division Near Houston, TX

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Represents clients of the Public Defender in court who are identified as mentally ill or as intellectually disabled. 
  • Makes contact with clients, witnesses, and law enforcement as required, including regular trips to jails and prisons. 
  • Gathers evidence and discovery. Supervises social workers, investigators, and other staff. 
  • Assists in seeking services and assistance for clients.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email 
ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

  • A Juris Doctorate degree and a current license to practice law with the State Bar of Texas are required.

Licensure:

  • A valid driver's license is required. (Must obtain a Texas driver's license before date of hire). 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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 mentally ill and/intellectually disabled criminal defendants using interviews and evidence-based practices.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

  • Three (3) years plus experience as a criminal defense attorney is preferred; including having been approved to take appointments in the Harris County Criminal Courts.

  • Experience working with mentally ill or intellectually disabled persons preferred.

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Regular Full-time
  • Monday - Friday 

    • Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays as needed

    • Hours will be discussed during departmental interview
Salary: 
  • Depends on Qualifications
  • Based on 26 Pay Periods
    • Plus, benefits

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. 
 Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$105k-140k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/22/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

08/07/2024

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