| Job Title: | ATTORNEY III – CIVIL LITIGATION |
| Grade: | A-09 $8,391 Monthly Salary |
| Job Type: | Full-Time, Regular |
| Office / Department: | Criminal District Attorney’s Office |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Civil Service Status | Excluded |
Summary:
Under general direction, performs legal work for Bexar County as a member of the Civil Division of the Office of the Criminal District Attorney and is responsible for any of the following: preparing and trying civil cases; supervising support staff; representing County as plaintiff or defendant in civil litigation; conducting legal research; drafting and negotiating settlements; advising County officials on employment matters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Represents Bexar County in a variety of administrative proceedings, including but not limited to Civil Service Commission hearings
Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of preparing pre-trial hearings and cases
Provides assistance and guidance to Attorney I and II’s in preparation of defense and legal strategy
Supervises outside private counsel for defense of certain County litigation matters
Consults with expert witnesses, insurance representatives, Elected/Appointed Officials and/or Department Heads on issues related to litigation
Participates in pre-trial hearings and tries cases in State and Federal courts
Responds to motions and briefs in State and Federal courts
Prepares, reviews and approves legal documents including, but no limited to, trial and appellate petitions, motions, and briefs
Provides both pre- and post-litigation legal advice and counsel to Commissioners Court, Coliseum Advisory Board, all other elected and appointed County officials and County departments and offices
Handles employment disciplinary advisories, civil service appeals, and grievances/arbitrations under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
Manages asset forfeiture case-load
Manages civil caseload as lead attorney
Researches statutory and case law
Prepares witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
Evaluates factual legal claims and plots strategies to support defense
Negotiates settlements with parties involved in litigation
Prepares, reviews and approves legal documents
Acts as legal advisor for Commissioners Court, Coliseum Advisory Board and all other County officials
Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, and seven (7) years of litigation experience in State and Federal court including one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of the civil and criminal justice systems; considerable knowledge of case law; knowledge of law enforcement operations; knowledge of medical and engineering terminology
Highly skilled in persuasive oral and written advocacy; skill in operating personal computers and other basic office equipment; skilled in developing proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; skill in making presentations utilizing technological solutions; skill in supervising employees; skill in legal research; skill in negotiation; skill in making presentations; skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals
Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct as an attorney representing the State of Texas and Bexar County; ability to supervise support staff in the technical aspects of preparing legal briefs and correspondence to ensure accuracy and professional correctness; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, appointed and elected County officials, outside agencies and the general public
Must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas and must be licensed in Federal court
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Preference:
Prior experience in counseling and defending governmental entities or employers in employment/labor proceedings
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Constantly working in indoor conditions
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
Occasionally moves about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position