Job Description
EEOC CATEGORY: Professionals FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reviews felony cases; prepares cases for prosecution and/or court hearing for which the District Attorney’s office has responsibility; and presents and/or prosecutes cases for the grand jury, and/or district court.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Criminal District Attorney
2. Directs: Does not supervise other employees but may assign and review work of investigator and Secretary.
3. Other: Works closely with other departmental employees, other county departments, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, other governmental and social service agencies, outside attorneys, and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Reviews felony cases to determine the legal and factual sufficiency of the case;
Litigates felony prosecutions, including handling pleas, arraignments, probation revocations, and other hearings;
Represent cases to grand jury; Advises law enforcement agencies on procedure, policy, and law;
Communicates with county and district clerks, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, general public, and others regarding cases before the court;
Responds to correspondence from persons making inquiry to or requesting information from the department;
Writes appeals, briefs, and correspondence;
Performs legal research necessary for felony criminal prosecution and
Interviews and prepares witnesses for court hearing.
Other Important Dutie s*
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Judicial principles, criminal law principles, Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Texas Penal code, and public law.
Skill to: operate a computer to process and retrieve data and information.
Ability to: develop research methods and perform legal research; receive and follow general instructions and make decisions; consult knowledgeably with victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel and defendants; analyze facts, procedures, and legal precedent; present facts and precedents effectively in court and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, court personnel, other attorneys, and the general public; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including ability to present cases effectively before courts and/or juries.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
J. D. or L.L.B degree from an accredited law school plus two years of litigation experience; and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
License from the Texas State Bar to practice law in the State of Texas.
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