Position Details: Assistant County Attorney I

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs legal work necessary to effectively represent Aransas County in misdemeanor, felony and civil matters. The primary duties of the position are prosecuting misdemeanor A, B, and C cases from intake through trial, and representing the State of Texas in CPS and Juvenile cases as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: County Attorney
Other: Frequent communication with outside agencies and County officials, including the Commissioners Court and its department heads, the Sheriff’s Office and other elected officials, County employees, attorneys, opposing attorneys, the County Attorney and other Civil Division Personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prowess in electronic legal research
• Superior communications skills with the ability to work with staff, law enforcement, probation officers, victims, witnesses and other attorneys
• Analyzing facts and case precedents and presenting them effectively in court
• Managing a considerable docket of active cases and satisfying deadlines in the face of competing time demands
• Working in an office environment and interacting effectively with others
• Having a strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in electronic legal research
• Superior communications skills
• Ability to analyze facts and case precedents and present them effectively in court
• Manage a considerable docket of active cases and consistently satisfy deadlines in the face of competing time demands
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution

Skill/Ability To

• Pass UA screening furnished by the County
• Pass a criminal background check

Experience And Training

• Doctorate in Jurisprudence from an accredited law school
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an assistant county or district attorney, city attorney or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties is preferred
• Bi-lingual is a plus

Certificates And Licenses Required

• Must be currently licensed by the State Bar to practice law and in good standing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to sit, bend, kneel, walk, stand, reach, and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Mainly indoor activity
• Significant contact with the public, crime victims, witnesses, persons accused/convicted of crimes, police officers, and other law enforcement /courthouse personnel