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Job Description
Assistant County Attorney - Criminal San Patricio County - 3.7 Sinton, TX Job Details Full-time From $7,712.20 a month 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Law Employee relationship building Doctor of Law (JD) Driver's License Data entry Organizational skills
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Assistant County Attorney-Criminal To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Department:
County Attorney Pay Grade:
118
FLSA Status:
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant County Attorney-Criminal is responsible for prosecuting all Class A and Class B misdemeanors in County Court at Law and representing the state or county in matters as permitted by statutes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Prosecutes Class A and B misdemeanors in County Court at Law, including, but not limited to, reviewing police incident and investigative reports, examining physical evidence and crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, assessing criminal histories, directing additional investigation when necessary, reviewing recorded police interviews of witnesses and field camera footage, plea negotiations, witness testimony preparation, interacting with law enforcement and victims, defense attorneys, witnesses, expert witnesses, and all other aspects of trial preparation; Assists law enforcement with the issuance or creation of documents including search warrants, conducting discovery, issuing subpoenas, designating experts, preparing witnesses, procuring trial exhibits, filing all necessary motions and notices, formulating trial strategies, daily court dockets, pretrial court appearances, managing court calendars, responding to discovery requests, and trying both jury and nonjury cases; Performs trial work, which includes conducting voir dire, selecting jury panels, presenting evidence in accordance with the Texas Rules of Evidence, directexamination and cross examination of witnesses, conducting legal research of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Family Code, and the Texas Juvenile Code, and making appropriate legal and factual argument and analysis; Performs prosecution duties, which include writing appellate briefs and perfecting appeals by reviewing court transcripts, assessing all relevant legal issues, conducting legal research, and preparing briefs and arguments for appellate courts; Performs other miscellaneous legal duties as needed; and Performs other duties as assigned by the County Attorney.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent; Five (5) years of related work experience as a licensed attorney; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience. Valid State of Texas Driver's License.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical standard exam as described personnel handbook; and Must provide reliable transportation when a county vehicle is not available to perform job duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Juvenile Code, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Texas Family Code; Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, legal procedures, and the court system; Knowledge of county ordinances, policies, and procedures; Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar or job-related programs); Skill in planning and organizing work; Skill in interpersonal relations; Skill in verbal and written communication; Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems; Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes; Skill in organizing and presenting persuasive arguments; Skill in drafting and editing legal documents; Ability to read complex materials, conduct legal research, analyze legal questions, and to effectively explain conclusions; Ability to write appeal briefs, pleadings, memos, and correspondence; Ability to organize and communicate effectively; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with other employees and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.
Full-Time Regular Position Base Salary:
$7,712.20 Monthly Deadline for
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Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
