0000004260.Attorney Iv.District Attorney-Juvenile

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all legal matters involving the Dallas Sheriff's Department. This role involves evaluating claims, responding to legal inquiries, acting as a liaison with various legal entities, managing records, and advising on legal matters affecting the department.

Requirements

• Law school degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association.
• Two (2) years of experience as an attorney.
• Must meet and maintain all Texas State Bar Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable criminal history and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with computer usage and related software such as Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates claims against the Dallas Sheriff's Department, including those arising under the Texas Tort Claims Act, civil rights violations, employment issues, and disputes related to Sheriff's sales and the execution of warrants/writs.
• Responds to requests for opinions on legal issues affecting the Sheriff's Department.
• Functions as a legal liaison with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, outside counsel, and the Dallas County Commissioners Court, representing the Sheriff's Department in litigation, coordinating personnel for witness and document location, assisting with discovery and motions, and briefing Chiefs and the Sheriff on litigation status.
• Acts as the custodian of records for Sheriff’s Department documents and presents the department's positions on legal matters to the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
• Represents the Dallas Sheriff's Department in requests for records by subpoena or under the Open Records Act, requests Attorney General Opinions, and reviews warrants and writs.
• Advises all divisions of the Dallas Sheriff's Department on personnel issues and policies.
• Reviews changes in State and Federal statutory and case law, and rules and regulations affecting the Sheriff's Department, and advises divisions on the impact of these changes.
• Conducts training in the Sheriff's Department Academy relating to legal issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior