Attorney I - Intake Prosecutor - CA

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation non lucrative recherche un avocat spécialisé dans les affaires pénales pour gérer les cas de misdemeanors et représenter l'État dans les tribunaux. Le rôle exige une expertise en recherche juridique, des compétences en négociation et un diplôme en droit. Les candidats doivent être prêts à voyager entre différents tribunaux et posséder d'excellentes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de Juris Doctor nécessaire.
• Expérience antérieure en droit criminel souhaitée.
• Connaissance des logiciels juridiques requise.

Responsibilities

• Gestion des cas de misdemeanors et représentation de l'État.
• Rédaction de documents juridiques et recherche légale.
• Interagir avec le système de justice pénale et préparer des audiences.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation Skills

Criminal Law

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

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Job Summary

Reporting directly to a Lead Prosecutor, responsible for adult misdemeanor case intake and screening. Represents the state in Justice of the Peace and County Court at Law proceedings. Makes charging decisions, handles Pretrial Intervention Program contract reviews, and conducts legal research.

• *The vacancy related to this posting is grant-funded through September 2025.* EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
• Performs case intake, screens, and follows-up on investigations to include reviewing police reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies
• Drafts investigative requests for additional evidence makes charging decisions. and drafts charging instruments
• Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guides
• Drafts legal documents such as motions, memoranda, and briefs
• Represents the State in Justice of the Peace Courts which includes travelling to various precincts on a weekly basis to process all criminal cases set for pretrial dockets or contested hearings, negotiates with defense attorneys and pro-se defendants, and represents the State in bench and jury trials
• Represents the State in County Courts at Law, ensuring cases have been appropriately prepared for each docket, working towards resolving the cases while in court, discussing plea options and other case needs with defense attorneys, working alongside probation officers, filing any necessary court documents, and providing information to the Court upon request
• Prepares for and represents the State in contested court hearings, to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)
• Reviews evidence, criminal histories, police reports, and other relevant information, and assists in the handling of discovery requests
• Interviews and communicates with victims and witnesses, and answers questions regarding the criminal justice system
• Represents the State in truancy litigation, to include screening cases and representing the State in Truancy Court hearings
• Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public on behalf of the County Attorney’s Office
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned
  
  

Job Summary

Reporting directly to a Lead Prosecutor, responsible for adult misdemeanor case intake and screening. Represents the state in Justice of the Peace and County Court at Law proceedings. Makes charging decisions, handles Pretrial Intervention Program contract reviews, and conducts legal research.

• *The vacancy related to this posting is grant-funded through September 2025.* EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
• Performs case intake, screens, and follows-up on investigations to include reviewing police reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies
• Drafts investigative requests for additional evidence makes charging decisions. and drafts charging instruments
• Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guides
• Drafts legal documents such as motions, memoranda, and briefs
• Represents the State in Justice of the Peace Courts which includes travelling to various precincts on a weekly basis to process all criminal cases set for pretrial dockets or contested hearings, negotiates with defense attorneys and pro-se defendants, and represents the State in bench and jury trials
• Represents the State in County Courts at Law, ensuring cases have been appropriately prepared for each docket, working towards resolving the cases while in court, discussing plea options and other case needs with defense attorneys, working alongside probation officers, filing any necessary court documents, and providing information to the Court upon request
• Prepares for and represents the State in contested court hearings, to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)
• Reviews evidence, criminal histories, police reports, and other relevant information, and assists in the handling of discovery requests
• Interviews and communicates with victims and witnesses, and answers questions regarding the criminal justice system
• Represents the State in truancy litigation, to include screening cases and representing the State in Truancy Court hearings
• Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public on behalf of the County Attorney’s Office
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned
  
  

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Lead Prosecutor
• Direct Reports – No
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required
• High stress, pressure of deadlines and case management under limited time constraints
• Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes
  
  

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school
• Prior experience with legal research, negotiation skills, and criminal law
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and E-file
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required Within Thirty (30) Days Of Employment

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Required Within Six (6) Months Of Employment

• State Bar of Texas
• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Odyssey and Jabber
• Moot Court or other Trial Practice experience
• Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas Penal Code
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone [phone] or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01 Do you have a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school?

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• No
  
  

02 Do you have prior experience with legal research, negotiation skills, and criminal law?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03 Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and E-file?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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