Attorney II (Protective Order Assignment) - County Attorney

Williamson County•Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for adult misdemeanor prosecutions from intake through the appeal process, reporting directly to a Lead Attorney or Director. The role involves representing the State on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in applications for protective orders. Key duties include screening new cases, making charging and filing decisions, and representing the State of Texas in all court proceedings. This includes arraignment dockets, announcement dockets, bench trials, jury trials, pretrial hearings, probation revocation hearings, and appeals. The role also encompasses plea negotiations, evidence review, trial preparation, and witness interviews. Specifically for the Protective Order Assignment, the Attorney II represents the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of victims in applications for protective orders within Williamson County, reviews these applications, and represents the State in all related matters. This includes negotiating with opposing counsel and pro se respondents to resolve cases effectively and timely, and preparing for and conducting contested protective order hearings in both County and District Courts.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school
One (1) year of criminal law experience, including the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Rules of Evidence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
State Bar of Texas
Valid driver’s license
Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification (Required within six months of employment)
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification (Required within six months of employment)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience as a criminal attorney, preferably with a Criminal District or County Attorney's Office as a prosecutor
Working knowledge of Odyssey and Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)
State Bar of Texas (Required within thirty (30) days of employment)
Valid driver’s license (Required within thirty (30) days of employment)

Responsibilities

Prepares and conducts contested court hearings to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)
Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guides
Interviews and communicates with victims and witnesses and answers questions regarding the criminal justice system
Drafts legal documents such as motions, pleadings, orders, plea paperwork, legal memos, search warrants, and administrative documents
Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Represents the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in applications for protective orders within Williamson County
Reviews protective order applications and represent the State in all matters relating to protective orders
Negotiates on behalf of the victim-applicant with opposing counsel and pro se respondents in order to resolve cases in an effective, timely manner
Prepares for and represents the State on behalf of victims in contested protective order hearings to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing motions, responding to respondent’s motions, preparing exhibits, and conducting the actual hearing itself in both County and District Courts