Assistant County Attorney I - County Attorney - 3

Brazos County Career Site

About The Position

General Summary: Reviews criminal cases to determine offers; prepares for and argues criminal cases involving Brazos County, including filing appropriate paper work; consulting with other Assistant County Attorneys; discussing case with defense attorney and defendant, and interviewing and preparing victims and witnesses; and performs intake functions to determine probable cause affidavit filing.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Juris Doctor degree; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
State of Texas law license.
Criminal law and rules of criminal procedure; civil law and rules of civil procedure as they relate to civil suits against the county; civil, criminal, and appellate trial procedures and statutory deadlines; standard office practices and procedures; and legal research tools and techniques.
Operate computers, especially for word processing; perform legal research and prepare legal briefs and other documents; organize many details of cases; analyze and formulate independent judgments based on facts of a case; operate office equipment, such as copy machine and facsimile machine; communicate effectively orally and in writing, both in person and over the phone; make persuasive oral presentations; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, defense attorneys, and judges.

Responsibilities

Reviews criminal cases to decide the type of offer to be extended to defendants, including determining whether probation or jail time will be offered; setting fines; calculating court courts; determining restitution, and recommending any special conditions of probation
Represents the State at all pretrial, trail, and post-trial settings
Represents the State in applicable appellate situations including appeals of class C misdemeanors from Justice of Peace Courts, and appeals of class A and B misdemeanors to the Courts of Appeal and the Court of Criminal Appeals
Prepares criminal cases for trial and determines trial strategy, including: assessing criminal history files; conferring with appropriate police officers; reviewing police actions and reports; reviewing any and all audio and visual evidence; visiting crime scenes and taking necessary photographs
Interviewing victims and witnesses; preparing victims and witnesses for trial; preparing subpoena lists; researching case law; responding to defense pretrial motions, preparing any of the State’s motions for trial, preparing visual exhibits for the jury; and preparing expert testimony by reviewing relevant documentation
Consults with other Assistant County Attorneys, District Attorneys, and judges on legal issues, plea bargains, and disposition of cases
Evaluates search and arrest warrants
Performs intake functions to determine probable cause affidavit filing, including reviewing facts and investigation reports, preparing and entering warrants as necessary, and amending complaints as necessary
Researches legal issues as requested by judges, magistrates, and the County attorney
Assists citizens with complaints and requests for information as needed
Assists with Receptionist duties including answering and routing telephone calls, and filing criminal folders as needed
And Maintains current knowledge of criminal law and procedure as they relate to matters handled by the County Attorney’s Office
Other Duties as assigned.