Attorney Ii

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney II
The candidate prepares cases for trial; prepares pleadings, motions and orders; reviews medical records, documents and interviews. Appears in various hearings and trials; prepares for and attends final trials, which includes witness meetings, mediation, jury selection, legal research, victim conferences, questioning witnesses in trial, conferences with defense attorneys, arguments, opening and closing statements and drafting of motions and jury changes; and responds to appeals of final orders. Prepares information and conferences with defense attorneys and investigators. Provides legal research regarding civil and criminal issues. Assists officers in obtaining warrants, reviewing probable cause affidavits and presenting warrants to Judges; and meets with officers to ensure warrants are in compliance with the law. Performs clerical duties, which includes filing, responding to phone calls, sending written correspondence on cases and writing emails; and receives information from caseworkers and law enforcement. Negotiates plea offers with defense attorneys; prepares information on probationers and any violations of probation committed; evaluates reports of violations; and evaluates proposed amendments. Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocol and wear personal protective gear if required. Performs other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Juris Doctorate, with 3-5 years of related experience. Combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions listed above can be substituted. Should be licensed by the State Bar of Texas to practice law.

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