Description:

General Summary:
Represents the state in prosecution of criminal defendants; and assists police and other investigative agencies with matters involving prosecution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Prepares cases for trial; prepares pleadings, motions and orders; reviews medical records, documents and interviews.
Appears in dockets, hearing and trials; prepares for and attends final trials, which includes witness meetings, jury selection, legal research, victim conferences, questioning witnesses in trial, conferences with defense attorneys, arguments, opening and closing statements and drafting of motions and jury changes; and responds to appeals of final orders.
Prepares indictments and re-indictments; presents cases to grand jury; and drafts indictments and conferences with intake attorneys and investigators.
Provides legal research regarding civil and criminal issues.
Assists officers in obtaining warrants, reviewing probable cause affidavits and presenting warrants to District Judges; and meets with officers to ensure warrants are in compliance with the law.
Performs clerical duties, which includes filing, responding to phone calls, sending written correspondence on cases and writing emails; and receives information from caseworkers and law enforcement.
Negotiates plea offers with defense attorneys; prepares information on probationers and any violations of probation committed; evaluates reports of violations; and evaluates proposed amendments.
Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocol, , and wear personal protective gear if required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate, with 3 to 5 years related experience. Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions listed above can be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent writing and research skills
Ability to use MS Word and MS Office
Ability to use Lexis, Nexis and Westlaw
Familiarity with Johnson County local rules
Familiarity with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Ability to conduct legal research
Familiarity with the Texas Penal Code and Rules of Court
Negotiation skills
Familiarity with basic contract law, statutory construction and county rules, regulations and needs
Knowledge of the Local Government Code, Health and Safety Code, general contract principles, the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the Texas Tort Claims Act and the Public Meetings Act
Trial advocacy skills
Ability to interpret and apply the law
Problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills
Knowledge of Texas and Federal Law
Ability to coordinate between police agencies
Work independently
Apply listening and interview skills, work under pressure, address conflict, solve problems, and make sound split-second judgments
Read, analyze, and interpret standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
Develop and write reports, policies, and correspondence
Operate standard office equipment, such as computer keyboards and monitors, copiers, scanners, and telephone
Use (or learn to use) computer software and systems applicable to the position
Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities