Attorney II-III - Austin, United States - Travis County (TX)

Travis County (TX) Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Summary

The Travis County Public Defender's Office (PDO) is a comprehensive public defender office envisioned to be client-centered, independent, and innovative to the needs of Travis County residents.

Consistent with nationally recognized best practices, the PDO provides high-quality holistic defense representation and other support to people accused of criminal offenses in Travis County.

The Attorney II-III is a key member of the PDO team with responsibilities in providing zealous representation and advocacy to indigent people in Travis County.

The position may be filled before the closing date. Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Attorney II:
This is the second in a series of seven attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family.

This classification handles cases and matters that are the least complex and may result in the least serious consequences without supervision.

Attorney

III:
This is the third in a series of seven attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family.

This classification handles cases and matters that are the least complex and may result in the least serious consequences without supervision and handles cases and matters that are moderately complex and may result in moderately severe consequences with supervision.

Salary Information:

Attorney II Salary:
$70, $79,089.42 Annually

Attorney III Salary:
$81,074.79-$90,542.01 Annually

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides client-centered criminal defense representation to indigent clients.
Works as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic representation.
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.
Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs and warrants.
Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Attorney II:
J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 18 months licensed attorney work experience.

Attorney

III:
J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and 3 years licensed attorney work experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

May consider deferred start date for highly qualified candidates immediately eligible to waive into the Texas Bar using the Admission without Examination (AWOX) process or Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer process (offer contingent on successful admission).

Please attach resume to application.

Preferred:

Applications with a cover letter detailing interest in the position, including why you want to work for the Travis County Public Defender's Office.
Recent legal writing sample.
Hearing and trial experience consistent with years of practice.
Ability to fluently speak and write in Spanish.
Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) advocating on behalf of people/communities directly impacted by the criminal/immigration/indigent civil legal systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Enmeshed penalties and collateral consequences triggered by criminal-legal system contact.
Best practices in socially and culturally competent representation of marginalized people.
Jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law.
Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Effective techniques for presentation of cases in court or to effectively present facts and precedents verbally and in writing in law related matters.
Policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to court system.
Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

Skill in:

Problem-solving and decision-making.
Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures and legal precedents in area of specialty.
Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.

Ability to:

Exercise sound judgment.
Communicate effectively across lines of difference with others.
Conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically.
Present facts, precedents and arguments verbally and in writing and apply negotiation skills.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Manage time well and perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Work Environment & Other Information

The PDO is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. The PDO strongly encourages candidates of all identities, experiences, abilities and communities to apply.

All applicants should be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe.

In considering applicants, the PDO values an applicant's experience and/or thoughtfulness in working with people from communities that experience marginalization.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

This position is partially funded through a multi-year grant from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Department:
Public Defender's Office

Location: 1010 Lavaca Street, 2nd floor, Austin, TX 78701

Criminal Background Check Required.

Attorney Iii

3 days ago

Texas Department of Insurance Austin, United States Part time

**You'll love the benefits of working at TDI**: · - Flexible work schedules. · - Hybrid work schedule, if applicable. · - Work-life-balance. · - 48 hours of accrued vacation a year. · - 48 hours of accrued sick leave a year. · - 20+ holidays every year. · - Career advancement opp ...
Sos Attorney Iii

3 weeks ago

SECRETARY OF STATE Austin, United States

**SOS Attorney III (JP Elections** **(** **)** · **Organization**: SECRETARY OF STATE · **Primary Location**: Texas-Austin · **Work Locations**: SoS Rudder Bldg Brazos St Austin · **Job**: Legal · **Employee Status**: Regular · **Schedule**: Full-time · **Standard Hours Per Week ...
Attorney III

5 days ago

Texas Health & Human Services Commission Austin, United States

Do you want a better work-life balance? Are you passionate about public service and looking for a fulfilling career path? Then don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity for a rewarding career at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and apply now At HHSC, we ar ...
Photogrammetry Specialist Ii or Iii

2 weeks ago

Texas Department of Transportation Austin, United States

**Photogrammetry Specialist II or III - Design Division - Austin, TX** **-** **(**2401549**)** · **Position Information** · At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activitie ...
Rrc - Accountant Ii - Iii

2 weeks ago

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS Austin, United States

**RRC - Accountant II - III** **(** **)** · **Organization**: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS · **Primary Location**: Texas-Austin · **Work Locations**: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701 · **Job**: Business and Financial Operations · **Employee Status**: Regular · ...
Attorney III

1 week ago

Texas Health & Human Services Commission Austin, United States

The System Contracting department of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hiring for a non-litigation contracts attorney III. The successful candidate will collaborate with program managers and procurement professionals on a wide variety of healthcare contracts that ...
Attorney III

6 days ago

Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Austin, United States

Job Description: · Do you want a better work-life balance? Are you passionate about public service and looking for a fulfilling career path? Then don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity for a rewarding career at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and apply ...
Contract Specialist Ii, Iii, or Iv

3 weeks ago

Texas Department of Transportation Austin, United States

**Contract Specialist II, III, or IV - General Counsel Division** **-** **(**2401501**)** · **Position Information** · The General Counsel Division is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team and play a key role in managing legal service contracts. In this position ...
Engineering Assistant I, Ii, or Iii

2 weeks ago

Texas Department of Transportation Austin, United States

**Engineering Assistant I, II, or III - Design Division - Austin, TX** **-** **(**2401585**)** · **Position Information** · TxDOT's Design Division is looking for Engineering Assistant - Traffic in Highway Safety and Operations Group in Project Delivery Section based at Austin, T ...
Oag - Opinions Assistant Attorney General Iii-iv

1 week ago

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Austin, United States

**OAG - Opinions | Assistant Attorney General III-IV | ** **(** **)** · **Organization**: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL · **Primary Location**: Texas-Austin · **Work Locations**: Opinions Committee 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701 · **Job**: Legal · **Employee Status**: Regular · **S ...
Oag - Crime Victim Services Investigator Ii-iii

1 week ago

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Austin, United States

**OAG - Crime Victim Services | Investigator II-III | ** **(** **)** · **Organization**: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL · **Primary Location**: Texas-Austin · **Work Locations**: Crime Victims Comp Program 1106 Clayton Ln Suite 500 E Austin 78723 · **Job**: Business and Financial ...
Contract Attorney III

1 week ago

Texas Health & Human Services Commission Austin, United States

Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. May supervise the work of others. Works unde ...
CPS Attorney II

2 weeks ago

Travis County (TX) Austin, United States

Job Summary · Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, outstanding health, vision, and dental insurance, an on-site health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and m ...
Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V

1 week ago

City of Austin, TX Austin, United States

Posting Title Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V Job Requisition Number COA091719 Position Number Job Type Full-Time Division Name City Attorney Minimum Qualifications · Assistant City Attorney II: · * Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an American Bar ...
Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V

1 week ago

City of Austin, TX Austin, United States

Posting Title Assistant City Attorney II, III, IV, or V (For Department Only Employees Only) Job Requisition Number COA091719 Position Number Job Type Full-Time Division Name City Attorney Minimum Qualifications · Assistant City Attorney II: · * Education and/or Equivalent Experi ...
Contract Attorney III

3 weeks ago

Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Austin, United States

Job Description: · Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal work. Work involves overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. May supervise the work of ...
Oag - Child Support Child Support Officer Ii-iii

3 weeks ago

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Austin, United States

**OAG - Child Support | Child Support Officer II-III | ** **(** **)** · **Organization**: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL · **Primary Location**: Texas-Austin · **Work Locations**: CS Austin Central Unit E. Oltorf St Building 2 Suite 225 Austin · **Job**: Protective Service · **E ...
Sys Analyst I,ii,iii,iv-community Justice

3 weeks ago

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Austin, United States

POSTED: · CLOSES: · JOB POSTING NO: CL100093CJ · PAYROLL TITLE: SYS ANALYST I,II,III,IV · EXTENDED TITLE: Community Justice Assistance Division · SALARY: $ $ / Monthly · VACANCY LOCATION: Austin, TX · UNIT/DEPT: Community Justice Assistance Division · PAYROLL JOB#: 000000 · - L ...
Assistant City Attorney I, II,III, IV, or V

1 week ago

City of Austin, TX Austin, United States

Posting Title Assistant City Attorney I, II,III, IV, or V Job Requisition Number COA091668 Position Number Job Type Full-Time Division Name City Attorney Minimum Qualifications · Assistant City Attorney I · Education and/or Equivalent Experience: · * Graduation from an American B ...
Attorney III – Procurement and Contracting

2 weeks ago

Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Austin, United States

Job Description: · Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal duties with respect to the agency's procurements, grants, contracting, and enforcement of contracts to ensure agency and contractor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding contracts. As used ...