FELONY PUBLIC DEFENDER (APPELLATE) - SAN ANGELO

Overview

FELONY PUBLIC DEFENDER (APPELLATE) - SAN ANGELO

Location : Concho Valley Public Defender Office, Tom Green County (San Angelo)

Current vacancy : located in Tom Green County (San Angelo) office.

Annual Salary : $96,390.00. Additional compensation may be considered depending on experience.

This position : will be devoted to Appellate practice.

Tom Green County provides benefits for its employees, including medical / dental insurance for employees at no cost, $25,000 Life / AD&D Insurance, low-cost vision insurance, paid vacation / sick / holiday leave, retirement plan, cafeteria plan, and workers compensation.

The Felony Public Defender is located at the Tom Green County office. CVPDO represents indigent defendants across a twelve-county service area : San Angelo (Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green) and Abilene (Callahan, Coleman, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor). The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor courts.
• Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender Office. Primary responsibility is handling the felony caseloads.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appeals as directed.
• Reviews new cases assigned to the CVPDO.
• Prepares cases for representation in court.
• Meets with defendants regarding legal issues.
• Routinely makes jail visits for defendants incarcerated.
• Negotiates plea arrangements with counsel for the state.
• Prepares files and represents clients in pretrial motions and hearings.
• Consults with clients regarding legal process and preparation for trial when necessary.
• Prepares cases and witnesses for trial.
• Represents the client in bench and jury trials.
• Prepares and files appellate briefs and appears in appellate courts when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Physical Requirements and Work Setting

Education and / or Experience Required

Certificates and Licenses

Additional Requirements

Code : 2508-10

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

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