0000003404.ATTORNEY V.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Responsibilities

• Manages the court docket by assigning cases and work to Judges, Administrative Assistants and other Court staff.
• Authorizes reduction in level or class of offenses, recommends PR bonds, approves granting of probation and signs various types of dismissals.
• Solves disputes between the court, probate attorneys and staff, and determines appropriate actions to be taken for unusual, extremely serious or complex situations.
• Ensures that records and documents are accurate, up-to-date and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
• Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by: reviewing documentation, conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable law, rules and regulations, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, gathering evidence, and determining the appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures participants are kept informed on status of case.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related materials for trials or hearings.
• Assists the Judge in pre-trials, evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials by: researching jury selection, researching opening statements, monitoring direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and monitoring closing arguments.
• Affirms strengths and weaknesses of cases, reviews settlement agreements and obtains approval, if necessary, of settlement agreements.
• Prepares legal documents if settlement agreements are reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• Conducts presentations at conferences and seminars; instructs probate personnel in legal aspects of litigation; and speaks before community and citizens groups.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Four (4) years of experience practicing law.
• Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Requires experience as lead for more-complex felony cases, as lead counsel in conjunction with more serious or complex civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals and capital writs.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office and court environment.