Attorney II - District Attorney

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

21h • $50 - $62

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! Reviews, investigates, prosecutes and presents cases to judges and grand jury; represents crime victims at court proceedings; conducts trials of criminal and juvenile cases. Represents District Attorney’s office and negotiates plea bargains, motions hearings, and bond reductions in criminal and juvenile cases. Provides counsel to law enforcement agencies on investigations, including preparing arrest and search warrants, and reviews all complaints for contested criminal and juvenile cases. Researches legal issues to prepare for motions and trial; supervises and coordinates the discovery process. Consults with, and provides legal advice to appropriate County departments; responds to public inquiries to resolve questions and/or refers to proper person. Liaisons with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, providing training as required. Meets and assists with victims, witnesses, and other outside agencies and prepares subpoenas for the same; coordinates trial witnesses and evidence with staff and investigative division; Assists and/or instructs other employee 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
• Licensed by Supreme Court of Texas
• 3 years job related experience
• Trial advocacy, legal research and library skills
• Knowledge of Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Family Code and Rules of Evidence
• Computer skills and organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication, ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials

Responsibilities

• Reviews, investigates, prosecutes and presents cases to judges and grand jury
• Represents crime victims at court proceedings
• Conducts trials of criminal and juvenile cases
• Represents District Attorney’s office and negotiates plea bargains, motions hearings, and bond reductions in criminal and juvenile cases
• Provides counsel to law enforcement agencies on investigations, including preparing arrest and search warrants, and reviews all complaints for contested criminal and juvenile cases
• Researches legal issues to prepare for motions and trial
• Supervises and coordinates the discovery process
• Consults with, and provides legal advice to appropriate County departments
• Responds to public inquiries to resolve questions and/or refers to proper person
• Liaisons with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, providing training as required
• Meets and assists with victims, witnesses, and other outside agencies and prepares subpoenas for the same
• Coordinates trial witnesses and evidence with staff and investigative division
• Assists and/or instructs other employee 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.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree