ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

Tom Green County, Texas; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 99,865 - 122,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance for employees

Life/AD&D insurance for employees

Low-cost Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday leave

Retirement Plan

Cafeteria Plan

Workers Compensation

Job summary

Tom Green County in Texas seeks an experienced attorney to prepare and prosecute cases in court and perform related legal functions. The Attorney III level may be filled at the Attorney III level or underfilled as an Attorney II until promotion to Attorney III.

Core duties include intake, investigations, arraignments, pleas, civil and criminal litigation, and advising law enforcement. A Juris Doctor and Texas license are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• At least one year of attorney experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Performs new case intake and screening, including indictment type and evidence gathering.
• Prepares for arraignments, pretrial hearings, and jury selection.
• Negotiates pleas with defense attorneys and counsels defendants.
• Prepares and litigates civil and criminal cases and may appear in non-trial court.
• Advises law enforcement and county officials on legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Current annual salary starts at $110,962.

Tom Green County (TGC) provides the following benefits for its employees:

• Medical/Dental insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
• $25,000 Life/AD&D Insurance for employees at no cost to the employee
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday leave
• Retirement Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• Workers Compensation

Under general direction, prepares and prosecutes cases in court and performs related legal functions.

Positions in this classification are to be filled by experienced attorneys who can independently handle a variety of cases and legal matters. A vacant Attorney III position may be filled at the Attorney III level by a fully qualified person, or "underfilled" as an Attorney II until the incumbent acquires the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, and skills required for promotion to the Attorney III level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs new case intake and screening, including determining type of indictment, gathering evidence, conferring with witnesses, visiting crime scenes, preparing subpoenas and search warrants, and conferring with law enforcement officials.
• Acts as a mentor for Attorneys II in the District Attorneys office.
• Conducts legal research using a variety of references and resources.
• Prepares for and attends arraignments, pretrial hearings, probable cause hearings, revocation hearings, jury selection, and other proceedings.
• Negotiates pleas with defense attorneys; counsels defendants regarding plea options and outcomes.
• Prepares and litigates civil and criminal cases; makes non-trial court appearances.
• Advises law enforcement officers and County elected and appointed officials on various legal issues.
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding legal matters.
• Writes appellate briefs and may argue appeals.
• Files for protective orders, as needed.
• May assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Attends meetings and training sessions; performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and precedents; knowledge of legal procedures and the methods and practices of pleading cases.

Ability to understand and interpret statutes, constitutional provisions, and administrative regulations; ability to effectively prepare and litigate cases in court; ability to work effectively with members of the legal profession, law enforcement personnel, co-workers and county department representatives, and the public.

Skill in oral/written communication and interpersonal relations.

Physical Requirements and Work Setting

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment; prolonged periods of sitting and periodic walking, standing, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting up to 15lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required.

Education and/or Experience Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and at least one year of experience as an attorney.

Certificates and Licenses

License to practice law in the State of Texas.