Assistant County Attorney – Felony and Misdemeanor Divisions
The Colorado County Attorney’s Office with felony jurisdiction is accepting applications for a highly motivated self-starter and team player who is hardworking, compassionate and willing to take on whatever the office needs to obtain positive results in both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and other legal functions as assigned.
If you like the quiet of a country setting and the great outdoors, with easy accessibility to Big City life, Colorado County fits the bill. The Colorado County Attorney’s Office is located in beautiful Columbus, Texas, a small but growing community, centrally located on Interstate 10 at its junction with Hwy 71, with an easy drive to Houston, San Antonio or Austin.
Salary:
$80K-$105K dependent upon experience
Requirements:
- J.D./LL.B from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials.
- Draft briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
- Represent the state in Court – respond to discovery requests. Oversee the creation and issuance of legal document, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents.
- Appear in various hearings and trials; which includes witness meetings, mediation, 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.
- Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Skills in:
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures, and legal precedents in area of specialty.
- Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently.
- Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
- Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the public.
Closing Date: until position filled.
Resumes may be emailed to:
Carolyn Olson, First Assistant County Attorney: [email protected]