Attorney I - IV - Criminal

Practices civil or criminal law for Texas County or District government.

Distinguishing Characteristics : This is the fourth in a series of seven attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family.This classification handles cases and matters that are moderately complex without supervision, handles cases and matters that may result in the least severe consequences without supervision, and handles cases and matters that may result in moderately severe consequences with supervision.

• Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration.
• Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
• Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests. Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents. Represents the State at docket calls.
• Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

Attorney I : J.D. / LL.B. from an accredited law school. Salary range starts at $69,493.17.

Attorney II : J.D. / LL.B. from an accredited law school AND eighteen (18) months licensed attorney work experience. Salary range starts at $74,360.69.

Attorney III : J.D. / LL.B. from an accredited law school AND three (3) years licensed attorney work experience. Salary range starts at $85,128.53.

Attorney IV : J.D. / LL.B. from an accredited law school AND four (4) years licensed attorney work experience. Salary range starts at $91,099.48.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements :

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client / customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours : 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM; Monday through Friday

Department : County Attorney

Location : 314 W. 11th St., Austin

Criminal, Education, and Employment Background Check Required

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