The Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS) is a 501(c)(3) organization charged with improving the quality of indigent criminal defense in Travis County through supporting, managing, and training assigned counsel. CAPDS uses a holistic defense approach to representation, placing the client at the center of the representation. We seek a full-time Senior Magistration Attorney for our new Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) division, providing defense counsel for recently arrested clients during the 15.17 hearing (magistration.) This attorney will represent clients and supervise panel attorneys on CAFA shifts.
Salary between $85,000 - $119,000, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, as well as employer-funded retirement plan and generous leave policy.
More info on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Capital-Area-Private-Defender-Service-2/jobs
- Licensed attorney and member in good standing with the state bar.
- Member of Texas Bar or ability to waive into the Texas Bar.
- Demonstrated commitment to indigent defense.
- Demonstrated commitment to holistic defense.
- Demonstrated knowledge of criminal law (pre-trial, trial, & appeal), procedure, and practice.
Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume, and list of three references in one document, addressed to Ryan Crisler, Director of Magistration Services, to: [email protected]. Place “Magistration Attorney” in the subject line. Position is open until filled. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
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