0000003370.ATTORNEY III.DISTRICT ATTORNEY-JUVENILE

About the role

Performs legal assignments with minimum supervision and may be assisted by Attorneys I and II. Work is performed under general directions with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connection with providing a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in assigned misdemeanor, felony, family, juvenile, or mental health cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates appointed case or lawsuit by reviewing documentation, conducting legal research, interviewing clients and witnesses, gathering evidence, preparing investigative requests, and determining appropriate actions.
• Interviews clients to discuss case facts, potential defenses, and applicable laws and procedures.
• Explains the legal process to witnesses, prepares them for court testimony, and ensures clients are informed on case status.
• Drafts, files, and responds to motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial or hearings.
• Gathers, prepares, reviews, and presents evidence and exhibits for trial or hearings.
• Represents clients in trials and hearings, including jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments.
• Participates in plea-bargain negotiations, prepares legal documents, and ensures proper filing and signatures.
• Documents client files, prepares trial notebooks, and maintains statistical information on caseload and dispositions.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• One (1) year of experience practicing law.

This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights.