Closing Date: 18th November, 2026

Description:

Job Summary:
Serves as an Assistant Public Defender practicing juvenile law with the Juvenile Public Defender.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Attorney I: This Is the First 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 with Supervision.
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.
Attorney Iv: This Is the Fourth in A Series of Seven Attorney-Related Job Classifications Within the Attorneys Job Family. This Classification Handles Cases and Matters that Are Moderately Complex without Supervision, Handles Cases and Matters that May Result in The Least Severe Consequences without Supervision, and Handles Cases and Matters that May Result in Moderately Severe Consequences with Supervision.
Attorney V: This Is the Fifth in A Series of Seven Attorney-Related Job Classifications Within the Attorneys Job Family. This Classification Handles Cases and Matters that Are Moderately Complex and That May Result in Moderately Severe Consequences without Supervision.
Attorney Vi: This Is the Sixth in A Series of Seven Attorney-Related Job Classifications Within the Attorneys Job Family. This Classification Handles Cases and Matters that Are the Most Complex and That May Result in Moderately Severe Consequences without Supervision and Handles Cases and Matters that May Result in The Most Severe Consequences with Supervision.
Attorney Vii: This Is the Seventh in A Series of Seven Attorney-Related Job Classifications Within the Attorneys Job Family. This Classification Handles Cases and Matters that Are the Most Complex and That May Result in The Most Severe Consequences without Supervision.

Salary Information:

Attorney I Minimum Salary: $66,183.97 Annually
Attorney Ii Minimum Salary: $70,819.70 Annually
Attorney Iii Minimum Salary: $81,074.79 Annually
Attorney Iv Minimum Salary: $86,761.41 Annually
Attorney v Minimum Salary: $99,345.18 Annually
Attorney Vi Minimum Salary: $106,310.90 Annually
Attorney Vii Minimum Salary: $113,755.98 Annually

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as An Assistant Public Defender Practicing Juvenile Law for The Juvenile Public Defender.
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, and Other Legal Documents.
Represents Children Facing Juvenile Charges in Court Proceedings.
Prepares Cases for Trial. Collects, Organizes and Prepares Evidence, Information and Other Legal Materials.
Performs Other Job-Related Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Attorney I: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School.
Attorney Ii: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Law School and 18 Months Licensed Attorney Work
Experience.
Attorney Iii: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Law School and 3 Years Licensed Attorney Work Experience.
Attorney Iv: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Law School and 4 Years Licensed Attorney Work Experience.
Attorney V: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Six (6) Years Licensed Attorney Work Experience.
Attorney Vi: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Eight (8) Years Licensed Attorney Work Experience.
Attorney Vii: J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School and Ten (10) Years Licensed Attorney Work Experience.

Education and Experience:
J.D./ll.B. from An Accredited Law School.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Licensed to Practice Law in The State of Texas.
Please Attach Resume to Application.

Preferred:
Juvenile or Criminal Law Trial Experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge Of:

Federal, State, Local and County Applicable Laws, Rules, Regulations and Guidelines.
Methods and Practices of Pleading Cases and Of Effective Techniques for Presentation of Cases in Court.
Computer Applications Including Microsoft Office, Power Point, Spreadsheets, Databases and A Variety of Software Packages.
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.
Client Communication.

Ability To:

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.
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:
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.

Travis County Employees Play an Important Role in Business Continuity. as Such, Employees Can Be Assigned to Business Continuity Efforts Outside of Normal Job Functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 Pm

Location: 2201 Post Rd, Austin, Tx 78704

Department: Juvenile Public Defender
Criminal Background Checks Required.

For Updates or Questions on This Position, Contact Joean.Takahashi@traviscountytx.Gov.

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.