Division Director, County Attorney

Travis County Clerk; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County Clerk seeks a division director for one of the County/District Attorney-related divisions to manage daily operations, personnel, and case handling. The role involves policy development, budget planning, and serving as a liaison with law enforcement and other agencies in Texas.

The position requires a J.D./LL.B., ten years licensed attorney experience with supervisory responsibilities, and at least five years in felony prosecution. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school with ten years licensed attorney work experience, including three years of supervisory management experience.
• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school with ten years licensed attorney work experience, including three years of supervisory or management experience, and including five years experience in prosecution of felony offenses.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation of one of the divisions of the County or District Attorney's Office. Manages all daily activities involving personnel, case handling and resources.
• Oversees and participates in preparation, presentation and disposition of cases and appellate briefs, contract preparation and review, development and review of County policies and procedures, and planning and implementation of community justice projects and other community projects related to the legal representation of the County.
• Manages and directs the divisions' professional and support personnel, equipment, facilities and finances. Evaluates personnel and services of the division. Allocates division resources and plans for the future services and budgetary needs of the division.
• Directs and advises division legal staff on issues of law and the disposition of cases.
• Performs advanced legal work. Conducts investigations to determine best court or non-court action. Performs complex legal research. Presents cases to the Grand Jury and prepares indictments. Serves as lead counsel in trials of major cases of particular difficulty or importance.
• Prepares appellate briefs and argues before appellate courts. Makes punishment recommendations based upon contact with victims and office policy.
• Takes depositions, responds to discovery requests, oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents. Represents the state at docket calls.
• Acts as primary liaison and representative for the department with law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, criminal justice agencies, Texas Legislature, other elected officials within the County, and the community at large. Provides legal advice to law enforcement and regulatory agencies and other Elected Officials within the County.
• Participates in program development and implementation of the department's mission and goals, including community justice initiatives.
• Conducts training, mentoring, and educational presentations regarding legal and community justice issues of concern to the County for staff, law enforcement, other government employees, and civic organizations.
• Formulates and supervises the implementation of procedures and policy for the daily operation of the division.
• Confers with top management and judges in all matters concerning prosecution of cases, advising of clients, and matters that will impact the policies and procedures of the division.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising others

Problem-solving

Legal research

Oral communication

Education

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school with ten years licensed attorney experience

Three years of mid- to senior level supervisory/management experience

Five years experience in prosecution of felony offenses

Job description

Travis County Clerk seeks a division director for one of the County/District Attorney-related divisions to manage daily operations, personnel, and case handling. The role involves policy development, budget planning, and serving as a liaison with law enforcement and other agencies in Texas.

The position requires a J.D./LL.B., ten years licensed attorney experience with supervisory responsibilities, and at least five years in felony prosecution. Typical hours are 8 am–5 pm in Austin, TX.