Civil & County Attorney - Litig., Advisory & Mental Health

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health plans

Pension plan (TCDRS)

Job summary

Williamson County is seeking an experienced attorney to represent the State in civil matters and provide counsel to county officials. The role covers civil litigation, mental health assignments, and PIA-related work, with collaboration across the Civil Division Chief and county departments.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, advising on liability exposure, and supporting law enforcement with legal matters. Excellent knowledge of public records requests is required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of civil law experience as an attorney in relevant areas
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to the Civil Division Chief in defense representation of the County or County officials in civil litigation, tort claims, civil rights claims/Section 1983 litigation, employment claims, and other civil issues
• Provides in-depth research briefs on a wide variety of topics pertaining to civil law
• Provides legal advice and counsel to county officials on legal inquiries and requests for opinions related to varied areas of law and the official’s duties pursuant to law while counseling on any exposure to liability and litigation
• Executes responsibilities for communication with claimants or attorneys representing claimants regarding conclusions
• Drafts pleadings and response motions including Motions to Quash, Plea to the Jurisdiction, Motions to Transfer, General Answers, and Applications for Appointment of Guardian
• Represents the Bail Bond Board and the State in bail bond forfeiture proceedings
• Performs legal research and analysis for briefs, pleadings, and motions to be filed and argued in court regarding litigation pending against the County and/or County officials
• Performs contract or document review, or preparation of contracts and other legal documents
• Prepares training materials and provides training and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on legal matters pertaining to investigation and processing of criminal and civil matters
• Interfaces with outside agencies and county personnel, including department heads, law enforcement, elected officials, county employees, attorneys, and opposing attorneys

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Williamson County is seeking an experienced attorney to represent the State in civil matters and provide counsel to county officials. The role covers civil litigation, mental health assignments, and PIA-related work, with collaboration across the Civil Division Chief and county departments.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, advising on liability exposure, and supporting law enforcement with legal matters. Excellent knowledge of public records requests is required.