Felony Public Defender - Abilene

Between $99k and

$99k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Tom Green County $72k - $158k Per Year

FELONY PUBLIC DEFENDER - ABILENE

Tom Green County

Occupation: Lawyers

Location: San Angelo, TX - 76903

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted: 01/27/2026

Positions available: 2

Source: WorkInTexas

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Not Specified

Updated: 05/28/2026

Expires: 01/26/2027

Agency Job ID: 23101100

Job #: 16962045

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Doctorate Degree

Experience

12 Month(s)

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Public Transit

Available

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

**Annual Salary is $99,282.00. Additional compensation may be considered depending on experience.**

The Big Country Public Defender Office (BCPDO) Felony Public Defender is located at the office in Taylor County (Abilene). The BCPDO 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, Shackelford, Taylor). The 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, and misdemeanor 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 appeals 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.

Prepares and files appellate briefs and appears in appellate courts when necessary.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload assigned from the Chief Public Defender, oral and written communication, exercise sound legal analysis and judgement.

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 15lbs.; 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.

Certificates and Licenses:

License to practice law in the State of Texas

Valid Texas driver license and reliable motor vehicle.

Additional Requirements:

The Felony Public Defender must be willing to live or relocate to reside within the region.