Description

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

Examples of Duties

• 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 interests of the children are met; prepares and files motions, orders and petitions.
• Develops plans for and prepares civil and criminal litigation.
• Researches laws and legal precedents to provide guidance to county employees and departments.
• Drafts motions, briefs, letters and memoranda.
• Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the area of law, preferred.
• Current membership with the State Bar of Texas or eligible for a temporary bar card while awaiting bar results.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of trail proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

• If applicant holds an out-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to Webb County employees. These benefits includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care.