ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Criminal District Attorney

Overview

Salary : $79,781.52 - $119,925.26 annually (Salary Commensurate with Experience)

To Apply : Resumes and cover letters should be sent to : applicants@tarrantcountytx.gov

Prosecute and defend all manner of civil and criminal matters in various levels of trial and appellate courts and administrative forums. May also provide written or verbal legal advice to individual or governmental clients and draft legal instruments or other written documents with legal implications. Investigate facts giving rise to legal issues and bring about solutions to clients' legal problems in a variety of forums. This licensed attorney generally handles criminal and civil matters of substantial complexity and gravity and performs occasional mentoring functions with less experienced attorneys. Attorney works under the moderate supervision of more experienced attorneys in an effort to build knowledge, skills, and expertise.

Posting may close at any time.

BENEFITS

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

13 County Holidays

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Responsibilities

• Makes decisions and counsels with clients, victims, or police concerning proceedings in court or related forums.
• Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses necessary to conduct litigation and proceedings in related forums.
• Appears in court and forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an advocate.
• Identifies, locates, and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums.
• Counsels and advises clients within the bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues, in all phases of litigation and in non-adversarial contexts.
• Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums.
• Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications.
• Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications.
• Conducts and supervises investigations in civil and criminal discovery proceedings.
• Develops knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with current developments.
• Strives for experience, knowledge and skills.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.

Prior experience in the relevant area of law is essential.

Good working knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the applicable laws, procedures, case holdings and departmental policies is essential.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations.

Possesses analytical ability, be diplomatic and tactful and use good judgment and common sense.

Possesses proficient verbal and written skills to communicate information and directions to courts, attorneys, investigators, police agencies and citizens.

Attorney is responsible for working in a cooperative manner with support staff and investigators.

Attorney must be computer literate.

While performing the duties of this position, the attorney is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, grasp, lift, reach, pull and push.

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