Senior Assistant County Attorney, G25, County Attorney

Salary : $90,108.04 - $100,767.12 Annually

Location : 1110 Washington St. Ste.301 Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY24-00082

Department : County Attorney

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the prosecution of Juvenile criminal cases, Child Protective Services cases and other Civil cases as assigned.

Major Duties

• Supervises the work of assigned courts and / or attorneys, if any; reviews and approves non-charging and dismissal decisions; assists in trial preparation, contested motions, and other hearings.
• Communicates with the Judge of the assigned court concerning court procedures and / or administrative issues; communicates those questions / issues to the First Assistant County Attorney for further action or directions.
• Prosecutes juvenile cases as assigned; manages case intake and determines whether or not to proceed with charges; prepares and files petitions, orders, motions, and documents; interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates agreements; attends juvenile detention hearings.
• Manages Family and Protective Services cases as assigned; represents the department in all legal proceedings; reviews with case workers; ensures that the best interest of the children is met; prepares and files motions, orders, and petitions.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant criminal law issues / appellate decisions of the Court of Criminal Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, and other relevant federal courts; shares information with other attorneys.
• Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas as well as other civil cases as assigned.
• Reviews and intakes assigned cases and makes charging decisions; determines the necessity of further investigation; directs investigation, including gathering evidence from law enforcement agencies or civilian sources, interviewing potential witnesses, and traveling to crime scenes; prepares pleadings; presents witnesses and evidence before the grand jury; attends court for all docket calls; responds to defense motions or pleadings.
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies for the purpose of advice or legal research on arrest, search and seizure, and other crime suppression or investigation issues.
• Reviews and assists in the preparation and approval of arrest and search warrants, and records subpoenas, including those for cellular telephone data.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Complexity / Scope of Work

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Constantly

Other Requirements / Information

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions :

Accrual rates increase based on years of service

Did you graduate from an accredited school of law?

Do you have at least one ( 1 ) year of work experience in the area of law?

Are you a current member of the State Bar of Texas?

Are you a current or former Webb County employee?

If you selected "Yes" on the above question, please specify department name(s) and date(s) of employment.

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and / or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

Required Question

Salary : $90,108 - $100,767