Job Openings

paralegal

Trichter & LeGrand, P.C.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (one-hour lunch)
Days: Monday - Friday
Location: 420 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007

Overview:
Prominent criminal defense law firm, specializing in DWIs, has an immediate opening for a full-time Paralegal.

Duties / Responsibilities:
Will be responsible for the support of one attorney. Essential duties include maintaining the attorney’s calendar by docketing all hearings, meetings, and deadlines. Paralegal will take client phone calls and contact clients when necessary, help draft court and legal documents, be responsible for e-filing, and e-discovery. Duties also include processing and recording client’s payments, maintaining confidential files, processing of correspondence, copying, filing, general clerical duties, and data entry. Various supportive duties, including tasks such as preparing reports, responding to requests for information, and making travel arrangements.

Requirements:
Experience in criminal law is preferred, but not a must. Our ideal candidate will be responsible, highly organized, and detail oriented. Must have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, proficient in Microsoft Office applications and be a team player. Must have an ability to use e-mail and preform legal research. Highly skilled candidate will be a self-motivated, quick learner who has experience typing and must be able to type at least 55 wpm for some light dictation at times. Must have knowledge of legal terminology and process.

Other Skills / Qualifications:
This position requires an impeccable work ethic that includes separation of personal and business life, must be punctual, dependable, demonstrating high attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Qualified candidates must be resourceful, professional, and understand the importance of confidentiality.

Benefits:
Health insurance after 30 days; eligible for 401k after 1 year, eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation and 5 personal/sick days after 1 year; salary will be based on experience with a 6-month review.

Contact:
If you’re interested in joining our team and would like to be considered, please submit your resume and salary expectations to Jessica Ingle: jessica@texasdwilaw.com.

assistant public defender

General Description
This position provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, misdemeanor or juvenile cases in Bowie County. Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender’s Office. Primary responsibility will be to handle the misdemeanor case load and juvenile case load. Additional responsibilities will be to assist in felony trial preparation and trials and consulting with felony clients. Ability to prepare legal documents and pleadings. Other duties assigned by the Chief Public Defender.

Educational Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent
Current active membership in the State Bar of Texas and in good standing with State Bar.

Salary Range
To be determined based upon experience.

Other Benefits
Paid medical insurance
Texas County and District Retirement Program
County Retirement Program
Two (2) weeks paid vacation—Three (3) weeks after ten (10) years
Ten (10) days paid sick leave
Currently 12 days paid holidays
Monthly Travel Allowance
Paid Yearly State Bar of Texas Dues and yearly Criminal Law Seminar

To submit a resume for this position, please mail resume to following address or email:

Rick C. Shumaker, Chief Public Defender
424 West Broad Street
Texarkana, Texas 75501

Email: Rick.Shumaker@txkusa.org

All replies strictly confidential.

Application will be accepted until the position is filled.

investigator

General Description

Under direction, to interview witnesses, clients and victims in the conduct of investigations; to obtain, preserve, record and analyze evidence for the defense of clients represented by the Public Defender’s Office; and to do other work as required.

The Investigator is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in securing information while conducting investigations of felony and misdemeanor charges. This person could be required to be available for 24-hour on-call assignments.

Prefer prior law enforcement experience. Prefer at least three (3) years of substantial criminal investigative experience or related education, training and/or investigative experience which provides the knowledge and skill requirements.

Salary Range

To be determined based upon experience.

Other Benefits

Paid medical insurance
Texas County and District Retirement Program
County Retirement Program
Two (2) weeks paid vacation—Three (3) weeks after ten (10) years
Ten (10) days paid sick leave
Currently 12 days paid holidays
Monthly Travel Allowance
Yearly training as required