Staff Counsel, Criminal Law & Trial Support

Tarrant County; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County seeks a licensed attorney to provide written or verbal legal advice to elected judges and criminal law magistrates on complex matters and draft instruments with significant legal implications.

The role involves advising on criminal and select civil matters, including post-trial and post-conviction issues, under supervision of senior attorneys. Requires JD and Texas bar licensure, with substantial experience in criminal law and litigation.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• 4.5 years of relevant legal experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Excellent knowledge of current laws, procedures, and policies relevant to criminal and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses for litigation.
• Develops and maintains a law reference repository for court findings and conclusions.
• Researches legal issues arising during criminal trials as time permits.
• Counsels clients within confidentiality on legal issues in all phases of litigation.
• Develops expertise to keep pace with current legal developments.
• Conducts investigations in criminal proceedings and seeks opinions from the state Attorney General when requested.
• Assists Judicial Staff Counsel Office with researching case law and legislation.

Skills

Legal drafting

Litigation

Legal research

Court procedures

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw/Legal research databases

Job description

Tarrant County seeks a licensed attorney to provide written or verbal legal advice to elected judges and criminal law magistrates on complex matters and draft instruments with significant legal implications.

The role involves advising on criminal and select civil matters, including post-trial and post-conviction issues, under supervision of senior attorneys. Requires JD and Texas bar licensure, with substantial experience in criminal law and litigation.