Senior Attorney
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our team as a Senior Attorney in the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal law and the ability to provide expert legal advice and representation to the County Judge and Commissioners.
Key Responsibilities- Provide legal opinions and advice to the County Judge and Commissioners on matters relating to county government.
- Function as an assistant legal counsel to the Commissioners Court.
- Render legal decisions with countywide, long-term implications.
- Attend meetings of the Hays County Commissioners Court to provide legal advice and clarify county policy.
- Draft and recommend approval of county ordinances and resolutions.
- Draft and recommend approval of deeds, easements, rights-of-way, releases, contracts, and other instruments binding the county to financial agreements and obligations.
- Research and advise on open government, conflict of interest, county government, tort, contract, employment, constitutional, and election laws.
- Remain informed of state and federal legislation and judicial decisions that might impact county government.
- Conduct legal research as needed.
- Develop, recommend, and implement policies, plans, and procedures to advance the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's Office mission, goals, and objectives.
- Assess legal and political implications of departmental actions within the county.
- Assist in developing strategic planning for departments within the county.
- Monitor the work of outside attorneys hired by or provided for the county.
- Assist in the representation of the county in all civil legal matters.
- Assist in the representation of the state in bond and asset forfeiture cases.
- Represent the state in mental health cases involving Emergency Orders of Detention and Orders of Protective Custody.
- Rend advice and opinions to the county on environmental law concerns.
- Represent the state in Orders of Protection cases.
- Research and perform analysis on Public Information Act requests.
- Draft and submit requests for ruling to the Texas Attorney General on a broad array of county records.
- Respond to subpoenas seeking production of county records and records of county officials.
- Advises, interacts with, and/or represents Law Enforcement agencies within county government regarding a broad array of legal issues.
- Plan casework, review physical evidence, interview witnesses, prepare trial exhibits, file motions and briefs, negotiate pleas, select juries, draft jury arguments for verdicts and sentences, and try cases.
- Conduct negotiations and other legal discussions with opposing counsel.
- Represent the State of Texas in matters related to child welfare.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Capable of handling cases and matters that are the least complex and that may result in the least serious consequences with supervision.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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