Attorney I - Mental Health Division - Public Defender's Office

Fort Bend County TX

Richmond, TX, United States
$40.47 - $50.59 hourly; benefits: texas county dis...
Legal research and writing
Drafting legal documents
Taking depositions
Performs legal research, searches resources, and studies legal records to obtain applicable information

Job Summary

  • Performs legal research, searches resources, and studies legal records to obtain applicable information.
  • Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents, and takes depositions.
  • Represents indigent adults in misdemeanor hearings and court appearances, and prepares cases for trial.

Matching Summary

Performs legal research, searches resources, and studies legal records to obtain applicable information.

Salary

$40.47 - $50.59 hourly; Benefits: Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) and other benefits for full-time employees

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and writing
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Taking depositions
  • Trial preparation
  • Representing indigent adults

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective public interaction
  • Problem-solving and decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas
  • One year public or juvenile defense experience
  • Advanced computer, research, and writing skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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