Assistant County Attorney

FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : County Attorney

SALARY : DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY

To perform a wide variety of duties representing the State of Texas in all criminal and civil matters as laid out in State law. Also, to perform duties advising County Departments and Commissioners Court in legal matters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Reports Directly to the County Attorney.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Direct Reports - Deputy Clerk(s), Investigator

Number of Direct Reports - 2 to 4

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree
• JD from accredited law school
• License to practice law from the Texas State Bar
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but not limited to the following :

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to successfully achieve the goals of the County and Department, the prosecutor must meet the following physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. These requirements are representative, but not all inclusive of the physical and mental requirements necessary to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and / or periodic drug, criminal background investigations, and motor vehicle record reports as appropriate under policy.