Attorney I - V - Protective Order Division

Travis County•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Travis County Attorney’s Office protective order division represents applicants seeking to file a protective order in Travis County. The attorneys practice civil law, with knowledge of criminal law. The attorneys file applications in both County and District Court here in Travis County. This classification handles cases and matters that are moderately complex and that may result in moderately severe consequences without supervision.

Requirements

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Knowledge of jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of methods and practices of pleading cases and of effective techniques for presentation of cases in court or to effectively present facts and precedents verbally and in writing in law related matters.
Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
Knowledge of computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.
Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
Skill in analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures and legal precedents in area of specialty.
Skill in both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
Ability to conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically.
Ability to present facts, precedents and arguments verbally and in writing and apply negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
Ability to work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

6 years' licensed attorney work experience (for Attorney V classification)

Responsibilities

Conducts case assessment to determine if legal grounds exist for the filing of an protective order application
Participates in daily docket settings and hearing in both County and District Court
Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration.
Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
Attends depositions and responds to discovery requests.
Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, and other related documents.
Represents the State at docket calls.
Prepares cases for hearing.
Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials.
Confers with witnesses regarding testimony.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.