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0000003337.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time

Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit

Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by:

  • reviewing documentation;
  • conducting necessary legal research on applicable law;
  • interviewing clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case;
  • reviewing and gathering evidence;
  • preparing investigative requests;
  • determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.

Interviews clients

Interviews clients. Discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients are informed on status of case.

Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents

Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.

Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence

Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.

Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings

Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.

Plea-bargain negotiations

Participates in plea-bargain negotiations; prepares necessary legal documents and ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents filed as required.

Documents client files

Documents client files, prepares trial notebook, and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.

Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor public defenders

Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor public defenders.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas;
  • One (1) year experience practicing law required;
  • Experience obtained under the third year bar card, or work as a licensed attorney in the Public Defender’s Office on a Pro Bono basis, can be counted for experience;
  • Completion of a law degree at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school;
  • Current licensing as an attorney to practice law in the State of Texas;
  • Completion of a law school’s criminal clinic program, or internship with a district, county, or public defender offices while holding an active Third Year Student Bar Card;
  • Notarized affidavit from the employer(s) where the internship was performed indicating the number of actual hours worked.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

None.

Disclaimers

  • This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights.
  • This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
  • Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment.

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