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Assistant District Attorney II - Hidalgo, United States - Hidalgo County, TX
Description
General DescriptionEmployee performs legal work.
Work involves prosecuting and defending all manner of civil and criminal matters in various levels of trials and appellate courts and administrative forums.
Work under the frequent supervision of higher level attorneys in an effort to build the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary.
Examples of Work PerformedWill make decisions and/or counsels with clients, victims, or police concerning the commencement of proceedings in court or related forums
May also provide written or oral legal advice to individual or governmental clients, and draft legal instruments or other written materials carrying legal implication
Appears in court and/or related forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an oral advocate
Drafts and files pleadings, answering motions, briefs and responses necessary to conduct litigation and/or proceedings in related forums
Investigate facts giving rise to legal issues, and bring about solutions to their clients legal problems in a variety of forums
Counsels and advises clients within bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation
Identifies, locates, and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums
Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums
Conducts and/or supervises investigations and/or civil and criminal discovery proceedings
Drafts legal instruments and various documents with legal implications
Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications
Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree.
One year of legal setting experience in relevant areas of law preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be computer literate
Knowledge of all applicable laws and procedures
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Are you eligible to practice in Texas, if so, please provide your Bar Card number.
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Agency Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
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