Attorney III

TDCAA; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TDCAA seeks a Supervising Attorney II to oversee support staff, prepare and try cases, and represent the County in civil litigation. The role emphasizes guiding defense strategy, supervising outside counsel, and coordinating with officials.

The candidate must be licensed to practice in Texas, demonstrate strong leadership, courtroom experience, and robust legal research skills. This position requires dedication to public service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• JD earned from an accredited college/university and 7 years of litigation experience in state and federal court, including 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal justice systems; case law; law enforcement operations; medical and engineering terminology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise support staff in preparing pre-trial hearings and cases.
• Guide Attorney IIs in defense preparation and legal strategy.
• Supervise outside counsel for defense of certain County litigation matters.
• Consult with expert witnesses, insurance representatives, officials and department heads on litigation issues.
• Participate in pre-trial hearings and try cases in state and federal courts.
• Respond to motions and briefs in state and federal courts.
• Research statutory and case law.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
• Evaluate factual legal claims and plot strategies to support defense; negotiate settlements.
• Prepare, review and approve legal documents.
• Advise Commissioners Court and county officials as legal counsel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral & written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal with hostile individuals

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Under general direction, is responsible for supervising support staff and Attorney II’s; prepares and tries cases; represents County as plaintiff or defendant in civil litigation; conducts legal research; negotiates settlements; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of preparing pre-trial hearings and cases
• Provides assistance and guidance to Attorney II’s in preparation of defense and legal strategy
• Supervises outside private counsel for defense of certain County litigation matters
• Consults with expert witnesses, insurance representatives, Elected/Appointed Officials and/or Department Heads on issues related to litigation
• Participates in pre-trial hearings and tries cases in State and Federal courts
• Responds to motions and briefs in State and Federal courts
• Researches statutory and case law
• Prepares witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
• Evaluates factual legal claims and plots strategies to support defenseNegotiates settlements with parties involved in litigation
• Prepares, reviews and approves legal documents
• Acts as legal advisor for Commissioners Court, Coliseum Advisory Board and all other County officials
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, and seven (7) years of litigation experience in State and Federal court including one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Considerable knowledge of the civil and criminal justice systems; considerable knowledge of case law; knowledge of law enforcement operations; knowledge of medical and engineering terminology
• Skill in supervising employees; skill in legal research; skill in negotiation; skill in making presentations; skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate personal computer; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas and must be licensed in Federal court
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position