Senior Assistant County Attorney, G25, County Attorney

3 weeks ago


Laredo, United States Webb County, TX Full time

Description

This position is responsible for the prosecution of Juvenile criminal cases, Child Protective Services cases and other Civil cases as assigned.

Examples of Duties

* Supervises the work of assigned courts and/or attorneys, if any; reviews and approves non-charging and dismissal decisions; assists in trial preparation, contested motions, and other hearings.
* Communicates with the Judge of the assigned court concerning court procedures and/or administrative issues; communicates those questions/issues to the First Assistant County Attorney for further action or directions.
* Prosecutes juvenile cases as assigned; manages case intake and determines whether or not to proceed with charges; prepares and files petitions, orders, motions, and documents; interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates agreements; attends juvenile detention hearings.
* Manages Family and Protective Services cases as assigned; represents the department in all legal proceedings; reviews with case workers; ensures that the best interest of the children are met; prepares and files motions, orders and petitions.
* Maintains current knowledge of relevant criminal law issue/appellate decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, and other relevant federal courts; shares information with other attorneys.
* Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas as well as other civil cases as assigned.
* Reviews and intakes assigned cases and makes charging decisions; determines the necessity of further investigation; directs investigation, including gathering evidence from law enforcement agencies or civilian sources, interviewing potential witnesses, and traveling to crime scenes; prepares pleadings; presents witnesses and evidence before the grand jury; attends court for all docket calls; responds to defense motions or pleadings.
* Communicates with law enforcement agencies for the purpose of advice or legal research on arrest, search and seizure, and other crime suppression or investigation issues.
* Reviews and assists in the preparation and approval of arrest and search warrants, records subpoenas, including those for cellular telephone data.
* Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited school of law.
* Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the area of law.
* Current membership with the State Bar of Texas.

Supplemental Information

* Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
* Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
* Knowledge of trail proceedings.
* Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
* Skill in the completion of legal research.
* Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
* Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
* Skill in training and supervising personnel.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
* Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.

01

Did you graduate from an accredited school of law?

* Yes
* No

02

Do you have at least two (2) year of work experience in the area of law?

* Yes
* No

03

Are you a current member of the State Bar of Texas?

* Yes
* No

04

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

* Yes
* No

05

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

* Yes
* No

06

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

07

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

* Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
* No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Agency Webb, County of (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 305

Laredo, Texas, 78040



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