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Fort Bend County · 3 months ago

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

Richmond, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40.47/hr - $50.59/hr

1+ years exp

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, focusing on quality of life for its residents. They are seeking an Attorney I in the Mental Health Division to perform legal research, draft legal documents, represent clients in court, and prepare cases for trial.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration

Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports

Takes depositions, responds to discovery requests, oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official polices, and other related documents

Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials

Represents indigent adults in misdemeanor hearings and court appearances

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Qualification

Doctor of JurisprudenceLicensed to practice lawLegal researchTrial advocacyPublic defense knowledgeCase evaluationTrial proceduresLawsRegulationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingDecision-making

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas

One year experience in public or juvenile defense case work

Advanced computer, research and writing skills, including trial advocacy, legal research and library skills

Great verbal and written communication and organizational skills along with great interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials

Skilled in problem solving and decision-making

Must have high degree of case evaluation and advocacy skills

Knowledge of trial procedures and rules of evidence

Advanced knowledge of state and federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to area of assignment

Knowledge of philosophy and practices of public defense