Assistant Public Defender, Bail Hearing Division

Assistant Public Defender in the Bail Division (APD), an attorney licensed in the State of Texas, who has graduated from an accredited law school.Duties and Responsibilities:APDs provide zealous advocacy to persons accused of crimes in Harris County, Texas for the purpose of trying to secure a client's release on a personal bond or affordable cash bond.APDs may also challenge the probable cause justifying a client's arrest.Education and Licensure:Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Applicants should have the ability to advocate on the client's behalf and should be familiar with developments in criminal law.Good organization, time management, and the ability to work well with others are essential.Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:Regular Full-timeAPDs work in three shifts 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

The first shift is from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.The second shift is from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.The third shift is from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.No shift is promised and assignment to a shift will depend on the needs of the division, so applicants should be prepared to work any shift.

Salary:Depends on QualificationsBased on 26 pay periods

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