Assistant County Attorney

Washington County Texas; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Texas is seeking a qualified County Attorney to represent the State and county in criminal and civil matters, advise county departments, and support Commissioners Court.

Minimum qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, Texas State Bar license, and a valid Texas driver's license. Strong knowledge of laws and ability to work independently are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Texas (State Bar).
• Valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Handle Class A and B misdemeanor cases from intake through appeal as assigned by the County Attorney.
• Handle all Class C misdemeanors from intake through appeal.
• Advise County Departments and Commissioners Court as needed and attend meetings as directed.
• Attend and conduct court hearings as needed to perform duties.
• Maintain calendar and respond to open records requests as required.
• Travel to seminars for Continuing Legal Education requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Court procedures

Policy interpretation

Record keeping

Calendar management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas State Bar license

Texas driver's license

Job description

To perform a wide variety of duties representing the State of Texas in all criminal and civil matters as laid out in State law. Also, to perform duties advising County Departments and Commissioners Court in legal matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree
• JD from accredited law school
• License to practice law from the Texas State Bar
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in civil law or local government

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Have basic background knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes
• Learn and correctly interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the function to which assigned
• Understand the organization and operation of the county and of outside agencies as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
• Compile, maintain, and update files and records
• Organize files
• Manage time wisely
• Maintain and schedule a calendar of events and activities for an assigned area
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and related software
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including but not limited to other law enforcement agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Handle Class A and B misdemeanor cases from intake though appeal as assigned by the County Attorney
• Handle all Class C misdemeanors from intake through appeal
• Handle Motions to Adjudicate and Motions to Revoke from filing through appeal in Class B and A misdemeanors as assigned by the County Attorney
• Handle Protective Order cases, mental commitments, Adult and Child Protective Services and Environmental Cases
• Handle Juvenile cases from intake through appeal as assigned by the County Attorney
• Handle all Bond Forfeiture Cases from intake through appeal
• Attend and conduct court hearings as needed to perform all of the above duties.
• Conduct research on various legal issues and questions as they arise in order to provide authority for the position or advice given to the various County Departments
• Advise all law enforcement as needed
• Advise County Departments as needed
• Advise Commissioners Court as needed and attend Commissioners Court meetings as directed by the County Attorney.
• Maintain calendar and answer telephone calls from the public as needed
• Be on call outside of regular office hours for law enforcement and other County Departments
• Travel to seminars for Continuing Legal Education requirements
• Maintain a working knowledge of property, oil and gas, and contract law
• Keep current in all areas of the law in which the County Attorney’s office performs services
• Review and respond to open records requests for all County departments
• Request Texas Attorney General opinions for all County departments
• Prosecutor for all truancy cases in Washington County

THIS POSITION WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED WITH SB22 GRANT FUNDING.