Harris County
Assistant Public Defender - Wrongful Convictions
Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Duties and Responsibilities:Assistant public defender for post-conviction writs division to represent clients on 11.07 writs and some chapter 64 DNA motions.
Education and Licensure:Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Must have experience in knowing where to look for information and how to get it.
Experience with forensic issues (especially DNA) is valuable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good legal research and writing skills are a plus but are secondary to thinking outside the box and finding the facts that support the legal claims.
NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Some experience in state post-conviction writ litigation.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:Regular Full-timeMonday - Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary:Depends on QualificationsBased on 26 Pay PeriodsEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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Education and Licensure:Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Must have experience in knowing where to look for information and how to get it.
Experience with forensic issues (especially DNA) is valuable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good legal research and writing skills are a plus but are secondary to thinking outside the box and finding the facts that support the legal claims.
NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Some experience in state post-conviction writ litigation.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:Regular Full-timeMonday - Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary:Depends on QualificationsBased on 26 Pay PeriodsEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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