Assistant County Attorney

Midland County • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Midland County Attorney’s office is hiring an Assistant County Attorney for a purely civil position with no prosecutorial duties. The primary responsibility is representing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases in Midland County. The role also represents the State of Texas in civil commitment and mental health commitment proceedings, handles civil litigation for Midland County and its officials and employees, and supports outside counsel. Additional work includes responding to public-information requests, advising county officials and employees, reviewing and preparing contracts, and attending meetings of the Midland County Commissioners Court. The successful candidate will take over an active caseload and gain experience in all aspects of litigation. The position reports to the County Attorney. Applicants must submit the signed DPS criminal-background-check permission form with their application; applications without the form will be considered incomplete.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Must pass a thorough background check and drug test.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must conduct oneself professionally and develop and maintain effective working relationships with visitors, coworkers, attorneys, commissioners, judges, county officials, and department heads.
• Ability to work in an office environment and interact effectively with others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure, standard office practices and procedures, and legal research tools and techniques.
• Ability to operate computers and office equipment, including copy machines and facsimile machines.
• Ability to perform legal research and writing; organize case details; analyze facts and formulate independent judgments; and communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, defense attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and judges.
• Must be able and willing to immediately assume responsibility for a full caseload.

Nice To Haves

• Courtroom experience is a plus but is not required.
• Areas of practice include family law, mental health law, civil rights litigation, employment law, government law, real estate, contracts, and Tort Claims Act matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in child abuse and neglect cases, including regularly appearing in court.
• Represent the State of Texas in civil and mental health commitment proceedings.
• Respond to requests for public information.
• Advise elected officials and county department heads on legal matters relating to county business.
• Handle general civil litigation on behalf of Midland County and its elected officials, and support outside counsel in those efforts.
• Review and prepare contracts.
• Attend meetings of the Midland County Commissioners Court.
• Take over an active caseload and assume responsibility for it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed