Attorney II

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases to include Protective Orders.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• 5 years of litigation experience.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Excellent Computer Skills.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check.

• Provide legal representation in protective order hearings and related family or criminal court matters.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, and court appearances.
• Work collaboratively with advocates, social workers, prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with organizational standards and legal ethics.
• Participate in outreach events, trainings, and community education on domestic violence and protective order laws.
• Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc.
• Screens cases; reads offense reports to determine if abuse has occurred.
• Draft petitions, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Represents the county during bond forfeiture hearings.
• Enters pleas before the Judge.
• Participates and assists in pre-trial preparations.
• Performs other complex legal functions in a specific, assigned legal area to include misdemeanors, family violence, and JP appeals.
• Able to report regularly for work and be on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office or in a courtroom.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

District Attorney's Office

$86,477