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Do workers at Dallas County (Texas) get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does Dallas County (Texas) pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At Dallas County (Texas), are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Dallas County (Texas) affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Dallas County (Texas) worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do Dallas County (Texas) workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Dallas County (Texas) workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Dallas County (Texas) managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
96% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Dallas County (Texas) spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is a Dallas County (Texas) job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Is working at Dallas County (Texas) good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Dallas County (Texas)?

Most people feel stressed here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Dallas County (Texas) recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Dallas County (Texas)?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Dallas County (Texas)?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Dallas County (Texas)’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Dallas County (Texas) is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

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Infographic showing various Public Defender job openings at Dallas County in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution.

0000003757.ATTORNEY IV.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Dallas County

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Dallas County (Texas) rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

486th of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony, family, juvenile or mental health cases. Such services include case evaluation, legal advice, plea offers and representing clients in jury trials, non-jury hearings, plea negotiations and dismissals. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and interprets laws, rules and regulations. Receives level of oversight, training, and supervision based on experience and expertise in assigned area. 
Management Scope: Assists in training Attorney I, II and III positions.
Note this Position is for the CPS Division. Attorney IVs in the Family and CPS divisions are given extensive autonomy to work the cases assigned within the boundaries set by the Texas Family Code and Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.  They are supported by a team consisting of other attorneys, investigators, paralegals and social workers.

Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. Two (2) years (6) months experience practicing law required.
Special Requirements:
None.
Disclaimers:
This is an "at will" position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.1. Conducts jury trials, trials before the court and contested matters before the court. 20 E
2. Prepares and/or drafts legal documents, including plea papers, motions, briefs and pleadings. Research applicable statutes and case law.
3. Analyzes pending charges and develops defenses.
4. Negotiates plea bargain recommendations with the State.
5. Interviews clients and potential witnesses, discusses facts and applicable law with clients.
6. Reviews evidence and inspects crime scenes, prepares investigative requests and makes home visits.
7. Documents client files, prepares trial notebooks and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
8. Assists felony and misdemeanor public defenders as needed.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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