Assistant Criminal District Attorney Civil, Cda
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Job Location:
Tarrant County, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 66484 - 79781
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
- Salary: $79781.52 - $119925.26 annually(Salary Commensurate with Experience)
- This position will have first chair responsibility for all federal litigation such as Section 1983 lawsuits and second chair responsibility for all claims asserted pursuant to the Texas Tort Claims Act.
- This attorney also will handle any federal appeals.
- An ability to conduct thorough research and to draft compelling pleadings motions and briefs will be imperative.
- This position will need to work with a minimum of supervision.
Resumes and cover letters should be sent to:Posting may close at any time.BENEFITS
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health retirement and insurance benefits &
13 County Holidays
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Duties and Responsibilities- Makes decisions and counsels with clients concerning proceedings in court or related forums.
- Drafts and files pleadings answers motions briefs and responses necessary to conduct litigation and proceedings in related forums.
- Appears in court and forums to make legal arguments and act as an advocate.
- Identifies locates and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums.
- Counsels and advises clients within the bounds of confidentiality when applicable regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation and in non-adversarial contexts.
- Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications.
- Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or assists in solving problems with legal implications.
- Develops knowledge skill and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with current developments.
- Strives for experience knowledge and skills.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements
- RESUMESand COVER LETTERS should be sent to:SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: (Responses MUST be submitted to apply)
- Describe your trial or courtroom experience.
- Describe your experience handling matters in federal court.
- Describe your experience handling civil appeals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- TO APPLY must have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
- TO APPLY must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
- Prior experience in the relevant area of law is essential.
- Good working knowledge understanding and ability to apply the applicable laws procedures case holdings and departmental policies is essential.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Possesses analytical ability be diplomatic and tactful and use good judgment and common sense.
- Possesses proficient verbal and written skills to communicate information and directions to courts attorneys investigators police agencies and citizens.
- Attorney is responsible for working in a cooperative manner with support staff and investigators.
- Attorney must be computer literate.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is regularly required to bend carry climb climb stairs grasp/squeeze hear keyboard lift below the waist lift between waist and shoulder lift overhead lift to the side/twist tolerate noise pull push reach reach overhead perform repetitive tasks see color see hear sit stand stoop talk twist use his/her hands and walk.
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- Instrumentation & Control
- Health And Safety Management
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