Attorney V

Description

Supervises the operations of an assigned court and / or assigned cases including staff supervision, evaluation and training. Req#25001812

Management Scope : May generally supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the court docket by assigning cases and work to felony prosecutors, attorneys and other staff.
• Authorizes reduction in level or class of offenses, recommends PR bonds, approves granting of probation and signs various types of dismissals.
• Resolves disputes between the court, defense attorneys and staff, and determines appropriate actions to be taken for unusual, extremely serious or complex situations.
• Ensures that records and documents are accurate, up-to-date and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
• Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by :
• ? reviewing documentation,
• ? conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable law, rules and regulations,
• ? interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases,
• ? gathering evidence, and
• ? determining the appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and / or hearings.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures clients or victims / families are kept informed on status of case.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related materials for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State or clients in pre-trials, evidentiary hearings and jury / court trials by :
• ? conducting jury selection,
• ? presenting opening statements,
• ? conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
• ? presenting closing arguments.
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses of cases, negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreements
• Prepares legal documents if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• Conducts presentations at conferences and seminars; instructs law enforcement and other criminal justice personnel in legal aspects of investigations, prosecutions and other litigation; and speaks before community and citizens groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training :

Graduation from an accredited law school. Four (4) years of experience practicing law.

Special Requirements / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience as lead prosecutor for more-complex felony cases, as lead counsel in conjunction with more serious or complex civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals and capital writs.

Physical / Environmental Requirements :

Standard office and court environment.