Judicial Criminal Counsel — Associate Staff Attorney

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking an experienced licensed attorney to provide written and verbal legal advice to Elected Judges and Criminal Law Magistrates regarding complex matters. The role entails drafting instruments with significant legal implications, including post-conviction issues, under supervision where needed.

The attorney will draft pleadings, research issues arising during criminal trials, counsel clients confidentially, and help establish procedures to handle heavy caseloads.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license in Texas.
• Minimum 4.5 years of relevant criminal law experience.
• In good standing with State Bar of Texas.
• Strong knowledge of criminal and civil procedure and evidentiary rules.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses necessary to conduct litigation.
• Develops and maintains 'law bank' for court's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Researches legal issues that arise during criminal trials as time permits.
• Counsels and advises clients within confidentiality regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation.
• Develops knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with developments.
• Conducts investigations in criminal proceedings and seeks opinions when requested.
• Assist the Judicial Staff Counsel Office in researching case law and legislation.
• Establishes workable procedures to manage complex caseload.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting documents

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Job description

Tarrant County is seeking an experienced licensed attorney to provide written and verbal legal advice to Elected Judges and Criminal Law Magistrates regarding complex matters. The role entails drafting instruments with significant legal implications, including post-conviction issues, under supervision where needed.

The attorney will draft pleadings, research issues arising during criminal trials, counsel clients confidentially, and help establish procedures to handle heavy caseloads.