0000004387.ATTORNEY II.PUBLIC DEFENDER
Dallas County•Dallas, TX
6h
About The Position
Under general supervision represents indigent defendants in misdemeanor, juvenile detention, or mental health cases as assigned. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties. Conducts legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- case evaluation
- preparation
- management
- represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials
- ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses and other interested parties
- Conducts legal research
- drafting legal documents
- interpreting laws, rules and regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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