Senior Assistant County Attorney, G25, County Attorney - Laredo, United States - Webb County, TX

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