Assistant Public Defender - Misdemeanor Attorney I - Public Defender - J0703 - 25300

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Base Pay: $74,214.40 Annual . SUMMARY: The Nueces County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an Assistant Public Defender – Misdemeanor Attorney I to represent indigent individuals facing misdemeanor charges. The Assistant Public Defender will provide a full range of legal services to indigent clients. Although the primary responsibility is misdemeanor cases, the Assistant Public Defender may also work on felony, juvenile, and appeal cases. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the Department Head. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Perform case evaluation, preparation, and management. Research case law and legal issues.…

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