Public Defender Jobs in Victoria, Texas
We hire assistant public defenders, law student interns, and support staff for Victoria, Jackson, Lavaca, and Refugio Counties. Assistant public defenders earn $80,000 to $120,000. Felony-qualified attorneys may receive a $7,500 signing bonus, and as a county employer we qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
We hire assistant public defenders at every level, from 3Ls to experienced felony trial lawyers. New attorneys get a mentor and weekly training, and every attorney works with investigators and social workers. Click above for pay, levels, and how to apply.
Law students spend the summer working on real cases with our attorneys and seeing how a public defender office runs day to day. To ask about summer internships, email info@cxdtx.org.
Our paralegals, investigators, social workers, and caseworkers work alongside the attorneys on every case. Support staff openings are posted on the Victoria County employment page. Click above to see them.