Attorney in Austin, TX

Government

Austin, TX

Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

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Attorney II-VI
Duties: The candidate performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to the case or issue under briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports. Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests. Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies, and other related documents. Represents the State at docket calls. Prepares cases for trial. Collects organizes and prepare evidence, information, and other legal materials. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Should have . from an accredited law school and eighteen 18 months or up to eight (8) years of licensed attorney work experience. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Should have jurisprudence, criminal and civil law, and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law. Federal, State, Local, and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Methods and practices of pleading cases and of effective techniques for presentation of cases in court or to effectively present facts and precedents verbally and in writing in law-related matters. Policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to the court system. Computer equipment to includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Problem-solving and decision-making. Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures, and legal precedents in the area of specialty. Both verbal and written communication, including presentations. Conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically. Present facts, precedents, and arguments verbally and in writing and apply negotiation skills. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Work independently. Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities. Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.