0000001287.ATTORNEY IV.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

9h•$110,042 - $131,997

About The Position

The Attorney IV is responsible for all legal matters involving the Dallas Sheriff's Department. The role evaluates claims, advises department divisions on legal and personnel issues, supports litigation, handles records requests, reviews relevant laws and regulations, and conducts legal training.

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 years of experience as an attorney.
Meet and maintain all Texas State Bar Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements.
Secure and maintain a favorable criminal history and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate claims against the Dallas Sheriff's Department in conjunction with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, including claims under the Texas Tort Claims Act, civil rights claims, employment-related claims, and disputes concerning Sheriff's sales and execution of warrants or writs.
Respond to requests for opinions regarding legal issues affecting the Sheriff's Department.
Serve as a legal liaison with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, outside counsel, and the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
Represent the Sheriff's Department's position in litigation matters and respond to requests for information about outstanding litigation.
Coordinate department personnel in locating witnesses and documents requested by outside counsel or the District Attorney's Office.
Assist with litigation matters, including discovery, motions, and coordinating department witnesses and documents.
Brief the Chiefs and Sheriff on the status of outstanding litigation handled by the District Attorney's Office or outside counsel.
Act as custodian of records for Sheriff's Department documents and present the department's positions on legal matters to the Commissioners Court.
Represent the Sheriff's Department in records requests made by subpoena or under the Open Records Act; request Attorney General Opinions when necessary and respond to records requests where appropriate.
Review warrants and other writs to be executed by the Sheriff's Department when requested.
Advise all Sheriff's Department divisions on personnel issues and policies.
Review changes in state and federal statutes, case law, rules, and regulations affecting department operations, and advise divisions about those changes.
Conduct training on legal issues at the Sheriff's Department Academy.
Perform other duties as assigned.