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Criminal Law Attorney in Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces County District Attorney's Office Mar 06,2019 Mar 04,2019 Location Corpus Christi TX
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Assistant DA - Misdemeanor Attorney I The candidate screens cases for legal sufficiency of charges; and/or prepares cases for which the District Attorney's office has responsibility for prosecution and/or court hearings. Presents and/or prosecutes cases in Justice of the Peace Courts and/or County Courts-at-Law. Screens and reviews simple cases to determine the legal and factual sufficiency of the case. Seeks and receives assistance with more complex matters. Conducts investigations and negotiations to determine recommendations for court action. Performs legal research necessary for misdemeanor criminal prosecutions.Prepares cases for trial; researches and briefs areas of the law specifically related to the case(s) and to any potential appeal. Assures the issuance or creation of related legal documents including subpoenas, motions, writs, warrants and other related documents. Confers with supervisor, defense attorneys, investigators, law enforcement officials, victims, witnesses and other parties concerning assigned cases. Prosecutes cases before appropriate court and/or jury. Responds to correspondence from persons making inquiry to or requesting information from the department. May conduct juvenile hearings or state mental commitment hearings. Assists clerical and legal secretarial staff as needed. May assign and review the work of clerical and secretarial staff on the processing of an assigned case. Confers with paralegals regarding assigned cases. Compiles statistical reports. Utilizes the computer to process, retrieve and disseminate information. Prosecutes cases or assists in the prosecution of cases in Justice of the Peace Courts and/or County Courts-at-Law. Interviews witnesses and prepares clients for court hearings. May write appellate briefs. Performs criminal intake including reviewing files, interviewing complainants or victims and performing investigations. Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have Juris Doctorate degree or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only is essential. Must have lLicense from the Texas State Bar to practice law in the State of Texas. Current Texas Operator's License. Attorneys use their own private vehicles, rather than County cars. Must have good working knowledge of judicial principles, criminal law principles, Texas Family Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Texas Penal Code and Public Law.

Deadline: 03/10/19 11:59 PM

Additional info

Position #19-00008 Send resume, letter of interest; Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and Writing sample.

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