Description:

**Current vacancies are located in the TAYLOR COUNTY (ABILENE) office.**

Tom Green County (TGC) provides the following benefits for its employees:

Medical/Dental insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
$25,000 Life/AD&D Insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
Low-cost Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday leave
Retirement Plan
Cafeteria Plan
Workers Compensation

The Concho Valley Public Defender Office (CVPDO) Senior Felony Public Defender is located at the office in Tom Green County (San Angelo) or Taylor County (Abilene). The CVPDO represents persons who are not financially able to hire legal counsel across a twelve-county service area covered by two offices: one in San Angelo (Coke, Concho, Irion, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Tom Green), the other in Abilene (Callahan, Coleman, Jones, Shackelford, Taylor). The Senior Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region.

Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, juvenile, misdemeanor and appellate courts. Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender Office. Primary responsibility is handling the felony caseloads. Additional responsibilities will include assisting in juvenile cases, mental health dockets, misdemeanor cases, trials preparation and trials, and appellate cases as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews new cases assigned to the CVPDO.
Prepares cases for representation in court.
Meets with defendants regarding legal issues.
Routinely make jail visits for defendants incarcerated.
Negotiates plea arrangements with counsel for the state.
Prepares files and represents clients in pretrial motions and hearings.
Consults with clients regarding legal process and preparation for trial when necessary.
Prepares cases and witnesses for trial.
Represents the client in bench and jury trials.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Skilled trial attorney, with a demonstrated track record of resolving felony cases; oral and written communications; manage a demanding and diverse caseload assigned from the Chief Public Defender. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, court personnel, and co-workers, and exercise sound legal analysis and judgment. Knowledge of the function and purpose of a public defender's office and multi-county service area covered by the office (preferred).

Physical Requirements and Work Setting:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment; prolonged periods of sitting and periodic walking, standing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting up to 15 lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required.

Education and/or Experience Required:
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA school of law and a demonstrated track record of resolving felony cases. Prior experience with handling criminal defense appeals in the appellate courts of the state of Texas.

Certificates and Licenses: