Assistant Public Defender - Pretrial & Appellate Litigation - Appellate Division

Position Description:

The Harris County Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing client-centered, high-quality representation to indigent clients. We seek attorneys dedicated to advancing justice through thoughtful advocacy and collaboration.

The Assistant Public Defender will work closely with felony and misdemeanor trial attorneys focusing on pretrial and appellate litigation. This work includes assisting with the filing of pretrial writs on bail and bond conditions. When necessary, attorney will file pretrial writs including, but not limited to challenging the constitutionality of statutes, pleas in bar, or possible writs of mandamus. The attorney will litigate these matters in the trial courts and continue representation throughout the appellate courts on direct appeal and discretionary review stages of the appellate process.