Attorney I - District Attorney's Office
About The Position
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Presents cases to judges and grand jury; represents victims of crimes at court proceedings; conducts trials of criminal, misdemeanor and juvenile cases; and presents cases to judges for obtaining protective orders for assault victims. Negotiates plea bargains and bond reductions in criminal and juvenile cases. Reviews all complaints for contested criminal and juvenile cases; conducts legal research. Reads and reviews offense reports and probable cause statements. Consults with and provides legal advice to appropriate County departments; responds to inquiries from the public, resolves and/or refers to proper person; provides counsel to law enforcement agencies and personnel as required. Prepares arrest and search warrants for law enforcement officers. Meets and assists with victims, witnesses, defendants and other outside agencies; Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties; assigns, plans and reviews work of other employees. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
- One year job related experience
- Computer, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
- Trial advocacy, legal research and library skills
- Licensed by Supreme Court of Texas
Responsibilities
- Presents cases to judges and grand jury
- Represents victims of crimes at court proceedings
- Conducts trials of criminal, misdemeanor and juvenile cases
- Presents cases to judges for obtaining protective orders for assault victims
- Negotiates plea bargains and bond reductions in criminal and juvenile cases
- Reviews all complaints for contested criminal and juvenile cases
- Conducts legal research
- Reads and reviews offense reports and probable cause statements
- Consults with and provides legal advice to appropriate County departments
- Responds to inquiries from the public, resolves and/or refers to proper person
- Provides counsel to law enforcement agencies and personnel as required
- Prepares arrest and search warrants for law enforcement officers
- Meets and assists with victims, witnesses, defendants and other outside agencies
- Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties
- Assigns, plans and reviews work of other employees
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
