Assistant District Attorney II, G124, District Attorney

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases.

Major Duties

• Intakes misdemeanor or felony cases; determines if evidence warrants criminal charges; confers with police departments to review search warrants and affidavits; reads offense reports and witness statements; prepares charge instruments.
• Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers.
• Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments.
• Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition; presents cases to Grand Jury; prepares indictments; recommends bonds.
• Represents the state in motion hearings.
• Participates in community outreach activities and represents the office to civic organizations.
• Collaborates with community supervision officers about the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, the progress of probationers, and issues in regard to revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation.
• Participates in external training activities.
• May be designated as Border Prosecutor or given other special assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of trail proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the area of law, preferred.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas or eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results.

Supplemental Information

• Complexity/Scope of Work: The work consists of varied duties in the prosecution of criminal cases. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the prosecution of criminal cases. Success in this position contributes to the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Occasionally Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or a Texas Identification card.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification Card*
• If the applicant holds an out-of-state Driver's License or Identification card, a State of Texas Driver's License or Texas Identification Card must be obtained prior to employment.
• Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees. Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

Required Question

• 01 Did you graduate from an accredited school of law?
• 02 Do you have at least one (1) year of work experience in the area of law?
• 03 Are you a current member of the State Bar of Texas?
• 04 Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?
• 05 Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)