0000003450.ATTORNEY III.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Evaluates Appointed Case or Lawsuit

Reviews documentation; conducts necessary legal research on applicable law; interviews clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case; gathers and reviews evidence; prepares investigative requests; and determines most appropriate actions.

Interviews Clients

Discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures; explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony; ensures client is informed on status of case.

Drafts, Files and Responds to Legal Documents

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

Represents Client in Trial and Hearings

• Conducts jury selection;
• Presents opening statements;
• Conducts direct and cross-examinations of witnesses;
• Presents closing arguments.

Plea-Bargain Negotiations and Document Preparation

• Participates in plea-bargain negotiations;
• Prepares necessary legal documents;
• Ensures necessary signatures are secured and documents are filed as required.

Documents Client Files and Maintains Statistical Information

• Documents client files;
• Prepares trial notebook;
• Maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.

Trains or Assists in Training Attorneys I and II

Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Special Requirements

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.