ATTORNEY I

Tom Green County; San Angelo (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Cafeteria plan

Workers' comp

Job summary

Tom Green County seeks an attorney to perform legal functions, prosecute cases, and advise county officials. The role is the entry-level position in the Attorney classification series, handling routine work with opportunities to grow in civil and criminal matters.

The attorney will conduct case intake, draft subpoenas and search warrants, attend hearings, and provide guidance to law enforcement and county staff. Requires JD and Texas license to practice law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Texas bar license to practice law in the state.
• Experience handling civil and criminal matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs new case intake and screening, including indictment type and evidence gathering.
• Conducts legal research using various resources.
• Prepares for arraignments, hearings, and other proceedings.
• Negotiates pleas with defense attorneys and counsels defendants on options.

Skills

Legal research

Court litigation

Plea negotiations

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Texas Bar license

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

**This position will be filled after January 1, 2027**

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

This is the first level in the Attorney classification series. Incumbents in these positions are assigned more routine/less complex work.

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, petitions, and search warrants, and conferring with law enforcement officials.
• 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 and 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.

County Attorney Civil Section

• Reviews contracts, memorandums of understanding, Freedom of Information requests, and other civil related issues for County Departments and Elected Officials.
• Conducts legal research using a variety of references and resources.
• Advises law enforcement officers and County elected and appointed officials on various legal issues.
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding legal matters.
• May assist with grant preparation and reporting.

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 15 lbs; visual acuity, hearing ability, and manual dexterity required.

Education and/or Experience Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law.

Certificates and Licenses

License to practice law in the State of Texas.