DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctor of Jurisprudence and a minimum of three (3) years of criminal and/or civil experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A Doctor of Jurisprudence.
• A license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• A valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Essential Duties

• Reviews case facts for legal sufficiency, drafts motion statements and prepares required legal documents.
• Researches statutes and case law issues and revises legal documents to reflect new legislation.
• Examines video, file and physical case evidence.
• Confers with attorneys regarding case information and pleadings, law enforcement agencies regarding case investigation and trial preparation, and witnesses regarding case preparation and testimony.
• Edits legal documents prepared by support staff.
• Responsible for litigating routine to complex hearings, trials and appeals.
• Prepares and presents oral arguments for routine to complex cases.
• Frequent handling of confidential legal information and documents.
• Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
• Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts.
• Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

District Attorney Office

• Represents the State of Texas in the prosecution of adult felony, misdemeanor, and asset forfeiture cases, including ancillary criminal and civil proceedings, filed in the justice, county, district, and appellate courts.
• Reviews investigative reports from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and officers, and exercises discretion in determining which cases are accepted for prosecution or declined and appropriate criminal charges and forfeitures.
• Represents the State of Texas in presenting cases to Grand Jury.
• Appears in court and represents the State of Texas at arraignment, pre-trial hearings, trial, sentencing, post-conviction and appellate proceedings, and other related or ancillary criminal and civil proceedings.
• Exercises discretion in determining appropriate trial or other strategies to dispose of felony and misdemeanor cases and engages in pre-trial negotiations and plea bargaining with defense attorneys.
• Drafts and/or reviews the creation of notices, motions, briefs, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Counsels with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers; prepares them for court appearances; marshals evidence; prepares for pre-trial and post-trial motions and hearings; and issues subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Appears, answers briefs, and argues on behalf of the State of Texas on appeals to the Eighth Court of Appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
• Performs legal research and keeps abreast of changes in the law.
• Maintains and enhances the County's commitment to customer service excellence.