Attorney II

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General Description

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases, including Protective Orders.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.  Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Provide legal representation in protective order hearings and related family or criminal court matters.

• Advocate for clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, and court appearances.

• Work collaboratively with advocates, social workers, prosecutors, law enforcement, and community partners.

• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with organizational standards and legal ethics.

• Participate in outreach events, trainings, and community education on domestic violence and protective order laws.

• Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc.

• Screens cases; reads offense reports to determine if abuse has occurred.

• Draft petitions, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.

• Represents the county during bond forfeiture hearings.

• Enters pleas before the Judge.

• Participates and assists in pre-trial preparations.

• Performs other complex legal functions in a specific, assigned legal area, including misdemeanors, family violence, and JP appeals.

• Able to report regularly for work and be on time.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.

• 5 years of litigation experience

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Customer Service Oriented

• Excellent Computer Skills

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.

• Must pass a criminal background check

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office or in a courtroom.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

Department: District Attorney's Office

Salary: $86,477.00

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.