Attorney III – Civil Litigation

7-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Attorney III – Civil Litigation

Salary: Grade A-09 $8,391 Monthly Salary

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Office / Department: Criminal District Attorney’s Office

FLSA: Exempt

Civil Service Status: Excluded

Organization: Bexar County

Overview:

The Attorney III – Civil Litigation position is an exciting opportunity to represent Bexar County in a variety of administrative proceedings, including but not limited to Civil Service Commission hearings. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising support staff, representing County as plaintiff or defendant in civil litigation, conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating settlements, and advising County officials on employment matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Represents Bexar County in a variety of administrative proceedings, including but not limited to Civil Service Commission hearings
- Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of preparing pre-trial hearings and cases
- Provides assistance and guidance to Attorney I and II’s in preparation of defense and legal strategy
- Supervises outside private counsel for defense of certain County litigation matters
- Consults with expert witnesses, insurance representatives, Elected/Appointed Officials and/or Department Heads on issues related to litigation
- Participates in pre-trial hearings and tries cases in State and Federal courts
- Responds to motions and briefs in State and Federal courts
- Prepares, reviews and approves legal documents including, but no limited to, trial and appellate petitions, motions, and briefs
- Provides both pre- and post-litigation legal advice and counsel to Commissioners Court, Coliseum Advisory Board, all other elected and appointed County officials and County departments and offices
- Handles employment disciplinary advisories, civil service appeals, and grievances/arbitrations under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Manages asset forfeiture case-load
- Manages civil caseload as lead attorney
- Researches statutory and case law
- Prepares witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
- Evaluates factual legal claims and plots strategies to support defense
- Negotiates settlements with parties involved in litigation
- Prepares, reviews and approves legal documents
- Acts as legal advisor for Commissioners Court, Coliseum Advisory Board and all other County officials
- Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, and seven (7) years of litigation experience in State and Federal court including one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Considerable knowledge of the civil and criminal justice systems; considerable knowledge of case law; knowledge of law enforcement operations; knowledge of medical and engineering terminology
- Highly skilled in persuasive oral and written advocacy; skill in operating personal computers and other basic office equipment; skilled in developing proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; skill in making presentations utilizing technological solutions; skill in supervising employees; skill in legal research; skill in negotiation; skill in making presentations; skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals
- Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct as an attorney representing the State of Texas and Bexar County; ability to supervise support staff in the technical aspects of preparing legal briefs and correspondence to ensure accuracy and professional correctness; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, appointed and elected County officials, outside agencies and the general public
- Must be licensed to practice in the State of Texas and must be licensed in Federal court
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Preference:

- Prior experience in counseling and defending governmental entities or employers in employment/labor proceedings

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

- Constantly working in indoor conditions
- Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Job Summary

Organization is looking for an experienced Attorney III – Civil Litigation to join its Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising support staff, representing the County as plaintiff or defendant in civil litigation, conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating settlements, and advising County officials on employment matters. This is a full-time, regular position with an A-09 grade and a monthly salary of $8,391.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, and seven (7) years of litigation experience in State and Federal court including one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Considerable knowledge of the civil and criminal justice systems; considerable knowledge of case law; knowledge of law enforcement operations; knowledge of medical and engineering terminology
- Highly skilled in persuasive oral and written advocacy; skill in operating personal computers and

Pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

Persuasive Oral and Written Advocacy, Operating Personal Computers and Other Basic Office Equipment, Developing Proficiency in Basic and Advanced Software and Programs, Supervising Employees, Legal Research, Negotiation, Making Presentations, Communicating Effectively, Maintaining Ethical and Professional Standards of Conduct

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence

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Qualification and Experience Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 7 years of litigation experience in State and Federal court including one year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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