ASSISTANT FRIO COUNTY ATTORNEY / Misdemeanor Prosecutor
Job Duties
- Represent The State of Texas in all matters handled by the County Attorney’s Office, including prosecution of misdemeanor cases, juvenile cases, protective orders, and civil commitment hearings
- Review police reports and file or reject cases based on the evidence presented
- Interview victims, witnesses, and police officers
- Provide legal advice to elected county officials and department heads
- Review and negotiate contracts on behalf of Frio County
- Defend civil claims asserted against Frio County, its elected officials, and employees
- Attend all manner of court settings and hearings
- Prepare civil and/or criminal cases for trial
- Draft and argue motions and other various pleadings before the court
- Try cases to verdict in jury and bench trials before the court
- Negotiate pleas
- Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues
- Efficiently manage a caseload
- Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public
Qualifications
Applicant must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, must currently be licensed to practice law in The State of Texas, and must be in good standing with The State Bar of Texas. Applicant must have a clean criminal history and be able to pass a drug test. Must also have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others. Must possess sufficient common sense and legal skills combined to make important legal decisions on complex issues. Need to have basic computer and typing skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
The position requires daily and prolonged repetitive motor movements, such as but not limited to computer data entry and use of office equipment. The position also requires prolonged periods of sitting and standing. Regularly required stooping/bending and moving/lifting/pulling storage files and boxes. There will also be performance of light physical and intellectually stressful work in an office and/or courtroom environment in a mainly sedentary position.
Significant contact with the public, crime victims, witnesses, persons accused/convicted of crimes, opposing attorneys, law enforcement officers, community supervision and corrections officers, and other courthouse and county personnel, department heads and elected officials, and partner agencies.
Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week. Duty hours will be generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. Regular in person work attendance is essential. Occasional remote work may be available upon approval in advance by the County Attorney. Employee must have regular attendance and arrive to work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Employees maybe be required to record their work hours properly and to submit time records promptly to their supervisor. Will be required to attend job related seminars, conferences, and/or training. Attendance could require out of town travel with/without overnight stay.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for an Assistant County Attorney is up to $85-100,000.00 per year, depending on experience. The successful applicant will also receive a full benefits package from Frio County. This includes retirement plan, paid holidays off, personal leave time, and other benefits in addition to health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Resumes can be sent by email or mail to:
Frio County Attorney’s Office
Attn: Joseph Sindon
500 E. San Antonio St.
Box #1
Pearsall, Texas 78061