Assistant County Attorney with Felony Responsibility. Starting October 1, 2024; Possibly Sooner.
Lampasas County is a rural county located just north of Austin, close to the Highland Lakes and state parks.
The position requirements are:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
To demonstrate a significant understanding of criminal law
Minimum 3 years prosecution experience (or comparable criminal law experience) including jury trials
Applicant must be willing to accept after hours phone calls from law enforcement
Salary determined by experience and qualifications:
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually. Benefits include Training and Bar Dues, Medical Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave and Retirement. Exceptionally qualified individuals may be eligible for additional compensation.
Summary of Position:
Performs a variety of functions to prepare cases, both felony and misdemeanor, for prosecution from intake through jury trial and performs other legal functions as assigned.
This position reports directly to the County Attorney
Examples of Work:
Represents the county in the prosecution of misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases before District and County courts;
Reviews files submitted by law enforcement agencies and makes filing decisions;
Presents cases to Grand Jury for indictment;
Represents the State in all matters before the District Courts and the County Court, to include pretrial hearings on motions submitted by defense counsel, motions to adjudicate guilt and/or motions to revoke probation, and bench or jury trials;
Interview witnesses, examine physical evidence, and research questions of law;
Flexibility to work late when court is still in session.
Other Requirements:
Regular attendance is essential. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties, and work assigned schedule, but there is flexibility to assure ‘work life balance.’ Employee must have the ability to work well with others. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.
This position must have a license to practice law in the State of Texas by the State Bar of Texas and be in good standing.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend and stoop. May be required to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighting up to 20 pounds. Work is primarily conducted indoors.
Comment:
Lampasas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Lampasas County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and letter of interest via e-mail to: County Attorney John Greenwood at [email protected] or to County Attorney Elect Jessica Guy at [email protected]