ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY III

Position Summary

About the role

The successful candidate will represent the McLennan County Criminal District Attorney in litigation and negotiations of many complex matters. They will gather information regarding legal matters, identify and research legal issues, and incorporate and develop new methods to ensure proper presentation of cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent the District Attorney in court and forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an advocate for the State of Texas
• Conduct investigations to bring about solutions to crime victims in various forums
• Counsel with clients, victims, or police concerning proceedings in court or related forums
• Prepare comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal and factual issues, addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented, and recommending judicial action
• Negotiate with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications
• Provide self-represented litigants legal information on specific areas of the law through workshops, clinics, and educational materials
• Assist in daily office operations, including oversight, training, and mentoring of new staff, interns, and volunteers
• Recommend policies, procedures, practices, and specific actions to best deal with critical issues

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in criminal litigation
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Expert knowledge and experience in specific areas of law
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations
• Strong analytical, diplomatic, and judgment skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Qualifications

• Law school graduate
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred

Skills

• Analytical ability
• Diplomatic and tactful behavior
• Common sense
• Confidentiality

Benefits

Full range of employee benefit programs including group health plans, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life and long & short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care accounts, and a free gym membership program for health plan participants. Employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a $2.50 County match for every $1.00 of employee contribution. In addition to these benefits, we offer 12 paid holidays and a free gym membership program for health plan participants.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Mainly indoor activity, except when investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, or preparing for trial, which requires some outdoor activity. Presentation of cases in a courtroom environment. Significant contact, with public, crime victims, witnesses, persons accused or convicted of crime, police officers, law enforcement or courthouse personnel. Courtroom appearances.

Environmental Factors

• Indoor activity
• Outdoor activity (investigating cases, interviewing witnesses)
• Prolonged sitting
• Light lifting, bending, standing, walking (trial presentations/on-scene investigations)
• Vision (ability to read police reports, law book, and normal printed material)
• Understandable coherent speech and hearing

Physical Demands

• Some light lifting
• Bending
• Standing
• Walking (trial presentations/on-scene investigations)
• Prolonged sitting

Hours / Special Conditions

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm