ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL.4038091

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services and representation for legislative and contractual issues affecting the Juvenile Department.
• Confers with and provides legal advice to the Juvenile Department Director and Juvenile Board; attends meetings, and participates in closed sessions of the Juvenile Board.
• Reviews and approves all Juvenile Board related materials.
• Solves complex, critical legal issues involving the Juvenile Department, defense attorneys, other agencies, staff and determines the appropriate legal direction or action.
• Supports General Counsel and establishes department policies, procedures, specifications, terms and conditions, and performance standards for the selection and evaluation of supply vendors, contractors, subcontracts; works with all parties (vendors, departments, etc.) to resolve all issues, concerns, discrepancies.
• Confers, trains and consults with county administrative personnel and/or juvenile staff to address legal issues and provide training on legal topics such as code of ethics, PREA, family code and legal liabilities; modifies operational strategies, policies and tactics; formulates responses to changing internal and external environmental conditions; develops tactical plans and long-range goals and objectives.
• Evaluates assigned cases; conducts legal research, gathers and prepares evidence and exhibits.
• Fills responsive pleadings and makes court appearances in surrounding counties related to subpoenas for Juvenile records on behalf of the Juvenile Department; formulates opinions and responses and represents the department in negotiations and mediation.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, Juvenile Board, elected officials, county staff, members of Texas Legislature and Dallas Congressional Delegation.
• Aids in compiling data for the department’s legislative efforts, reviews proposed legislation and recommends the Juvenile Department’s position.
• Organizes and presents pertinent criminal justice and state legislation to advisory boards, Juvenile Board and Commissioners.
• Coordinates with the District Attorney’s Office on legal issues involving the Juvenile Department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years and six (6) months of experience practicing law in civil matters with extensive knowledge of the public sector.