Description:
Job Summary:This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases.
Major Duties:
- Intakes misdemeanor or felony cases; determines if evidence warrants criminal charges; confers with police departments to review search warrants and affidavits; reads offense reports and witness statements; prepares charge instruments.
- Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers.
- Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments.
- Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition; presents cases to Grand Jury; prepares indictments; recommends bonds.
- Represents the state in motion hearings.
- Participates in community outreach activities and represents the office to civic organizations.
- Coordinates with community supervision officers about the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, the progress of probationers, and issues in regard to revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation.
- Participates in external training activities.
- May be designated as Border Prosecutor or given other special assignments.
- 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 trail 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.
- Must have a minimum of one ( 1 ) year of legal experience.
- Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.
Supplemental Information:
Complexity/Scope of Work
- The work consists of varied duties in the prosecution of criminal cases. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the prosecution of criminal cases. Success in this position contributes to the successful prosecution of criminal cases.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Occasionally
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
- Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
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.
- The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
- This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.
Valid Texas Driver's License*
If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.
