Salary: $79,678.81 - $91,345.71 Annually

Location : 1110 Washington St. Ste.301 Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: FY24-00084

Department: County Attorney

Opening Date: 12/05/2024

Closing Date: 12/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the prosecution of Juvenile criminal cases, Child Protective Services cases, and other Civil cases duties as assigned.
Major Duties

Prosecutes juvenile cases as assigned; manages case intake and determines whether or not to proceed with charges; prepares and files petitions, orders, motions, and documents; interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates agreements; attends juvenile detention hearings.
Manages Family and Protective Services cases as assigned; represents the department in all legal proceedings; reviews with case workers; ensures that the best interests of the children are met; prepares and files motions, orders, and petitions.
Develops plans for and prepares civil and criminal litigation.
Researches laws and legal precedents to provide guidance to county employees and departments.
Drafts motions, briefs, letters, and memoranda.
Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas.
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 trial 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.
Minimum of one ( 1 ) year of work experience in the area of law, preferred.
Current membership with the State Bar of Texas or eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

The work consists of varied duties in the provision of legal services to the county. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to prosecute and defend assigned civil and criminal cases and to provide legal counsel and advice to county departments.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
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.
Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Ancillary products
Employee Assistance Program*
Employee Clinic*
Vacation and sick leave
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees
**Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

01

Did you graduate from an accredited school of law?

02

How many years of work experience do you have in the area of law?

0 - 2 Years
3 - 4 Years
5 - 7 Years
8 or more years

03

Do you have a current membership with the State Bar of Texas or are you eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results?

04

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

05

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

06

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

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