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Assistant Public Defender, Bail Hearing Division

Harris County
Harris County Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

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.


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email 
ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 

 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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.



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.

  • Spanish-speaking preferred but not necessary.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Regular Full-time

  • APDs 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 Qualifications

  • Based on 26 pay periods


Employment 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.

Salary : $93,090 - $123,050

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