Staff Attorney

ALTO USA LLC•Pearland, TX

8d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The ALTO Staff Attorney is responsible for researching and developing legal solutions for ALTO’s clients’ crime and public safety problems. The ALTO Staff Attorney is also responsible for managing clients’ criminal investigations and cases in the referenced state. Experience practicing criminal law is highly valued. This position requires incumbents to exercise well developed legal skills and knowledge and act independently under general oversight and direction of the ALTO Operations Manager, Operations Lead Counsel, and the Director of Operations. Admitted to practice law in the referenced state and in good standing.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law in the referenced state and in good standing.
Prior experience as a criminal prosecutor, public defender or one year's experience practicing criminal law.
Must be able to prioritize and accomplish objectives in a timely manner.
Ability to work varied work hours to meet client needs, including nights and weekends as needed.
Excellent presentation/communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and document management skills.
Proficiency using computers, computer databases and Microsoft Office.
Strong research and writing skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing criminal law is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Balances attending criminal court hearings (virtually and in-person).
Provides case updates to ALTO Leadership customers/victims.
Attends retail client visits and events, to provide Legal updates and to support the renewal of ALTO contracts.
Supports both Operations Lead Counsel, Directors, Operations Managers, and CSS(s) in developing presentations to provide client service updates as well as written and verbal communications to multi-level and cross-function clients, law enforcement, and community leaders/affiliates.
Leads communication throughout process, partners with law enforcement and prosecutors regarding criminal case preparation, filing and case dispositions, to acting as victim’s advocate, conferring with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors, as well as advises victims and corporate employers regarding criminal and courtroom procedure and case handling.
Attends criminal court hearings and reports court activity to Lead Attorney, victims and to the ALTO program directors.
Acts as a victim advocate and confers with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers and prosecutors regarding the rights and wishes of victims.
Educates victims and corporate employers regarding criminal law and procedure.
Assists in coordination of witness courtroom attendance.
Assists in preparation of victim impact statements and restitution forms.
Other legal and broader business responsibilities as assigned.