Civil Assistant County Attorney - CPS & Mental Health

Midland County, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midland County Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant County Attorney to handle a civil docket without prosecutorial duties. The role focuses on representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Child Protective Services cases in Midland County and assisting in civil matters for Midland County.

You will advise county officials, draft and review contracts, and participate in Commissioners Court meetings while maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Must pass a thorough background check and drug test.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must develop and maintain good working relationships with visitors, coworkers, attorneys, commissioners, judges, county officials and department heads.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Courtroom experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to immediately assume responsibility for a full caseload.

Responsibilities

• Representation of Child Protective Services (CPS) in child abuse and neglect cases. This includes appearing in court on a regular basis
• Representation of the State of Texas in mental health commitment proceedings
• Responding to requests for public information
• Advising elected officials and county department heads on various legal matters relating to county business
• General civil litigation on behalf of Midland County and its elected officials, and supporting outside counsel in those efforts
• Reviewing and preparing contracts
• Attending meetings of the Midland County Commissioner’s Court

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Independent worker

Professional demeanor

Education

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Job description

The Midland County Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant County Attorney to handle a civil docket without prosecutorial duties. The role focuses on representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Child Protective Services cases in Midland County and assisting in civil matters for Midland County.

You will advise county officials, draft and review contracts, and participate in Commissioners Court meetings while maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders