Attorney, Felony I
Attorney, Felony I
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$ 124503 - 138000
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Job Description
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
The Comal County Criminal District Attorneys Office is seeking an experienced and trial-tested Attorney Felony I to serve as a lead prosecutor in one of the countys five felony district courts. This newly funded position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment take on complex and impactful felony cases and grow within a nationally respected office that values professionalism family-forward policies and public service. The ideal candidate brings extensive felony jury trial experience a commitment to justice and the integrity determination and emotional intelligence required to manage challenging criminal cases with confidence and compassion. Join one of the most dynamic and high-performing prosecutorial teams in Texas apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: AND BENEFITS
The annual salary is $124503.36 $138000 DOE/DOQ PLUS a generous benefits package.
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis as ideal candidates are identified.
QUESTIONS
Please contact your recruiter Richard Kuhns with any inquiries:
This position requires a thorough knowledge of all phases of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures; is responsible for the prosecution of adult felony offenders in the District Courts; has daily contact with the public and is responsible for assisting the Criminal District Attorney with trying cases and handling all criminal law matters. This position also attempts to ensure that criminals are properly prosecuted based upon given facts and application to current law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
- Prepare for pre-trial and post-conviction hearings (motions for discovery motions to suppress evidence motions to revoke probation etc.) weekly.
- Perform legal research and writing daily.
- Prepare for and conduct trials (bench or jury) weekly.
- Prepare and evaluate cases daily. Ensure adequate investigation of cases. Apply the law to facts.
- Perform witness interviews; contact victims; and contact Law Enforcement Agency personnel.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law.
- Obtain convictions and appropriate punishment according to current law.
- Uphold convictions when appealed by drafting appellate briefs and arguing at the Court of Appeals.
- Screen incoming case reports from local agencies and present selected cases to the Grand Jury.
- Maintain larger caseload as assigned by supervisor.
- Mentor Felony II Prosecutor as assigned by supervisor.
- Act as lead prosecutor for court as assigned by supervisor.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree (BA) from four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. Three (3) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law. Significant Felony Jury trial experience. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
The individual must have a Texas Law license.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read analyze and interpret the most complex documents; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management public groups and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application any pre-employment testing the interview process or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at or.
Employment Type
Full-Time
