Description:

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

This position will have first chair responsibility for all federal litigation, such as Section 1983 lawsuits, and second chair responsibility for all claims asserted pursuant to the Texas Tort Claims Act.

This attorney also will handle any federal appeals.
An ability to conduct thorough research and to draft compelling pleadings, motions and briefs will be imperative.
This position will need to work with a minimum of supervision.

Resumes and Cover letters should be sent to: applicants@tarrantcountytx.gov

Posting may close at any time.

Benefits:

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &
13 County Holidays

For more information, please click on the link below: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Makes decisions and counsels with clients 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 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.
Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications.
Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or assists in solving problems with legal implications.
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.

Minimum Requirements:
Resumes and Cover Letters Should Be Sent To: applicants@tarrantcountytx.gov

Supplemental Questions: (Responses MUST be submitted to apply)

Describe your trial or courtroom experience.
Describe your experience handling matters in federal court.
Describe your experience handling civil appeals.

Minimum Requirements:

TO APPLY, must have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
TO APPLY, 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, hear, keyboard, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see hear, sit, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, and walk.