What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Attorney position at Harris County?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing assignments of attorneys deemed eligible to accept misdemeanor appointments. Monitoring caseloads among MAC-Appointed Attorneys.
- Managing problem resolution in discovery, litigation, or trial issues as well as conflict resolution on behalf of the court appointed attorneys between clients, prosecutors, or judges should they arise. Monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC.
- Assisting Misdemeanor Division Chief/Training Director with training AND other team duties as needed and assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION:
- Cover letter
- Updated resume
- Three (3) references that include the nature of the relationship as to each reference in addition to their contact information.
- Writing sample specifically in the area of criminal law that does not exceed six (6) double-spaced pages.
- A current letter of good standing from your state bar of practice.
- Applicants who do not completely comply with submission requirements will not be considered for an interview.
Education and Experience:
- A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law college or university.
- A Texas law license in good standing
- OR proof of submission for admission without examination with 30 days of acceptance of offer is required (permission of submissions beyond 30 days are based upon exigent circumstances and within Executive Director's discretion).
- At least five (5) years experience as a criminal trial attorney, with a significant portion of that time having represented criminal defendants.
- Jury trial experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of Texas criminal law, procedure, and evidence.
- Must be able to manage and teach other attorneys, and to practice law in a large institutional environment.
- Must possess deep knowledge of trial skills as well as the ability to teach them.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Applicants who are currently licensed to practice in Texas.
At least five (5) jury trials as lead counsel.
- Grant-funded Full-time
- Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week
- Nights and weekends as necessary
Salary:
- $115,000 - $125,000 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Jail visits when necessary.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports To Position: Misdemeanor Division Chief/Training Director
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Ongoing interview | Position will remain open until hire
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000
