Description:

Job Summary:
Reporting directly to a Lead Attorney or Director, responsible for adult misdemeanor prosecutions from intake through the appeal process. Represents the State on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in applications for protective orders. Screens new cases, makes charging and filing decisions, and represents the State of Texas in all court proceedings (arraignment dockets, announcement dockets, bench trials, jury trials, pretrial hearings, probation revocation hearings and appeals), plea negotiations, evidence review, trial preparation, and witness interviews.

Examples of Work Performed:

Prepares and conducts contested court hearings to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)
Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guides
Interviews and communicates with victims and witnesses and answers questions regarding the criminal justice system
Drafts legal documents such as motions, pleadings, orders, plea paperwork, legal memos, search warrants, and administrative documents
Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned

Protective Order Assignment

Represents the County Attorney's Office on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in applications for protective orders within Williamson County
Reviews protective order applications and represent the State in all matters relating to protective orders
Negotiates on behalf of the victim-applicant with opposing counsel and pro se respondents in order to resolve cases in an effective, timely manner
Prepares for and represents the State on behalf of victims in contested protective order hearings to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing motions, responding to respondent's motions, preparing exhibits, and conducting the actual hearing itself in both County and District Courts

Organization Relationships

Reports Directly to – Lead Attorney or Director
Direct Reports – No

Physical Demands:
Position Involves Prolonged Sitting at A Workstation, Visual Examination of Documents, Reaching, Walking, Twisting, Bending, Standing and Occasional Lifting/carrying

Environmental Factors:

Work Is Primarily Indoors in An Air-Conditioned Environment
Some Travel Between Work Sites as Required

Irregular Hours

Work Outside of The Normal Office Hours (monday-Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.) May Be Required

May Be Deemed Essential Personnel in The Event of An Emergency
Regular Attendance Is Required

The Above Statements Are Intended to Describe the General Nature and Level of Work Being Performed by Individuals Assigned to This Job. They Are Not Intended to Be an Exhaustive List of All Responsibilities, Duties, and Skills Required of Personnel so Classified in This Position. This Job Description Is Subject to Change as The Needs and Requirements of The Job Change.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctor of Jurisprudence from An Accredited Law School and One (1) Year of Criminal Law Experience, Including the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and The Texas Rules of Evidence
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis Nexis, and Westlaw

Licenses and Certifications:
Required:
State Bar of Texas

Required Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Valid Driver's License

Required Within Six (6) Months of Employment

Texas Crime Information Center (tcic) Certification
Criminal Justice Information Services (cjis) Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) Years of Experience as A Criminal Attorney, Preferably with A Criminal District or County Attorney's Office as A Prosecutor
Working Knowledge of Odyssey and Digital Evidence Management System (dems)

Employment Testing
Employment Is Contingent on Passing Any Post-Offer Pre-Employment Screening as Listed Below:

Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
Drug Screening: No
Physical Exam: No
Psychological Exam: No
Additional: N/a

Supplemental Information:
A Williamson County Online Application (resumes Alone Are Not Sufficient) Must Be Received Before the Position Is Closed. Positions Are Open until Filled, Subject to Close at Any Time After Five (5) Calendar Days. the Human Resources Department Is Located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, Tx 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or Visit Our Website at Www.Wilcotx.Gov/469/human-Resources.

Williamson County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (userra). if You Require an Accommodation in Order to Apply for A Position, Please Request Assistance from The Human Resources Department.

Tobacco Free Workplace Policy
Williamson County Is a Tobacco Free Workplace. the Use of Tobacco Products (e.G., Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes, Snuff, Chew, Etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ends) (e.G., Vapor, E-Cigarettes, Etc.) Is Prohibited on All Williamson County Premises. Employees Who Violate This Policy Are Subject to Appropriate Disciplinary Action up To and Including Termination of Employment.