Assistant County Attorney

TDCAA; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty County Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time Assistant County Attorney to represent Liberty County and the State of Texas in prosecuting misdemeanor offenses in justice and county courts, and handle juvenile cases.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Texas license to practice law, and the ability to obtain DPS and CJIS security clearance. The role supports county government operations and collaborates with colleagues across departments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas in the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in justice and county courts.
• Review offense reports to determine charges.
• Attend all county and justice court sessions for arraignments, resets, pre-trial and trial dockets; coordinate with defense attorneys.
• Meet with law enforcement and witnesses to review cases and prepare for hearings and trials.
• Review applications for protective orders and prepare for hearings; assist victims and coordinators.

Skills

Trial experience

Professionalism

Courtroom communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CONTACT PERSON: Kathrine B. McCarty, First Assistant County Attorney

ADDRESS: 1923 Sam Houston St., Ste. 202, Liberty, Texas 77575

SALARY RANGE: $109,881.77 to $146.881.77, commensurate with experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

LIBERTY COUNTY, County Attorney’s Office seeking full-time ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY to represent Liberty County and the State of Texas in the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses in justice and county courts, as well as misdemeanor and felony juvenile cases. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school; a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the Texas Bar Association; and meet the requirements for DPS and CJIS security clearance. The County Attorney’s Office is also responsible for providing legal services in support of county government operations. This position is responsible for providing support to all activities of the office, to varying degrees, while also assuming primary responsibilities in specific areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Represent the State of Texas in the prosecution of misdemeanors offenses in justice and county courts.
• Review offense reports and other evidence at intake to determine whether the facts alleged amount to a violation of the law, and if so, ensure the proper criminal charges are filed.
• Attend all county and justice court sessions for arraignments, resets, pre-trial and trial dockets. Assist the County Attorney as directed. Communicate well with defense attorneys in scheduling hearings and trials, as well as in negotiations to achieve a satisfactory resolution of assigned cases.
• Meet with law enforcement officers, witnesses, and others to review case files, evaluate, and assemble evidence, and prepare for hearings and trials.
• Review applications for protective orders and prepare for hearings. Meet with victims of family violence, law enforcement and victim assistance coordinators to review family violence related issues and determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed in obtaining final protective orders.
• Prepare and draft motions, briefs, discovery compliance, appeals and other related court documents.
• Respond to public information requests.
• Preparing responses to petitions filed for expunctions and nondisclosure and representing the State of Texas in those hearings.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the County Attorney.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited ABA law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Must be willing to try criminal cases.
• Must be able to conduct oneself in a professional manner and develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, judges, county officials and other department heads.
• Must be willing to work independently but also be a team player.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and drug test.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the job functions of an Assistant County Attorney.