0000003856.ATTORNEY III.DA-SAKI

Responsibilities

• Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines appropriate charges to be filed, and prepares required documentation for indictments.
• Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:
  • reviewing documentation,
  • conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable laws, rules and interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, and
  • gathering evidence.
• 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 clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State or clients in hearings and jury/court trials by:
  • conducting jury selection,
  • presenting opening statements,
  • conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
  • presenting closing arguments.
• Negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval of plea-bargains or settlement agreements.
• Prepares legal documents, if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached, and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• May manage court dockets and case schedules to ensure deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited law school.
• One (1) year of experience practicing law.
• Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Requires experience as a lead prosecutor for all levels of misdemeanor offenses, or experience providing legal services in conjunction with civil litigation, or appellate work on direct appeals.
• Physical/Environmental Requirements: Standard office and court room environment.