Description:

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the prosecution of Juvenile criminal cases, Child Protective Services cases, and other Civil cases duties as assigned.

Major Duties:

Prosecutes juvenile cases as assigned; manages case intake and determines whether or not to proceed with charges; prepares and files petitions, orders, motions, and documents; interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates agreements; attends juvenile detention hearings.
Manages Family and Protective Services cases as assigned; represents the department in all legal proceedings; reviews with case workers; ensures that the best interests of the children are met; prepares and files motions, orders, and petitions.
Develops plans for and prepares civil and criminal litigation.
Researches laws and legal precedents to provide guidance to county employees and departments.
Drafts motions, briefs, letters, and memoranda.
Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas.
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
Knowledge of trial proceedings.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the completion of legal research.
Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
Skill in training and supervising personnel.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Minimum of one ( 1 ) year of work experience in the area of law, preferred.
Current membership with the State Bar of Texas or eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results.

Supplemental Information:
Complexity/Scope of Work

The work consists of varied duties in the provision of legal services to the county. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to prosecute and defend assigned civil and criminal cases and to provide legal counsel and advice to county departments.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Constantly
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.