Senior County Civil Litigation Attorney

Williamson County; Town of Texas (WI); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Williamson County seeks a Deputy County Attorney to represent the County in civil litigation, offering counsel to elected officials and department heads, and coordinating with law enforcement agencies as needed. The role involves handling civil matters, PIA requests, and related legal duties.

The position requires a JD with several years of relevant experience and strong research and advocacy skills, with duties including drafting pleadings and providing training to staff as needed.

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or equivalent governmental attorney work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.

Aufgaben

• Represent the County in civil litigation, tort and civil rights matters, and related hearings.
• Provide legal counsel to elected officials and department heads.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs for court filings.
• Advise on Public Information Act requests and redactions as needed.
• Coordinate with Sheriff’s Office and other agencies on civil matters.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

MS Office

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Jobbeschreibung

Williamson County seeks a Deputy County Attorney to represent the County in civil litigation, offering counsel to elected officials and department heads, and coordinating with law enforcement agencies as needed. The role involves handling civil matters, PIA requests, and related legal duties.

The position requires a JD with several years of relevant experience and strong research and advocacy skills, with duties including drafting pleadings and providing training to staff as needed.