What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney position at COUNTY OF ELLIS?
Position Summary:The Ellis County Attorney’s Office handles general prosecution duties, including trial level felony, misdemeanor, juvenile offender, child in need of care, care and treatment and traffic. Opportunities for nearly unlimited courtroom and trial experience.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, process employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
- Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes, traffic, and/or juvenile offenses.
- Represents the State in civil matters including child-in-need-of-care cases and care and treatment cases.
- Supervises legal work in preparation for and presents court cases involving violations of state statutes
- Advises officers and county officials on federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
- Selects juries, presents evidence, examines and cross-examines witnesses, assists in the preparation of jury instructions, and presents final arguments in court
- Conducts research on specific points of law
- Performs and assists in the preparation and presentation of appeals
- Works with other law enforcement agencies, court service agencies and various groups
- Conducts continuing education programs for law enforcement, social workers, and other individuals involved in the criminal or juvenile court system
- Speaks to schools, professional groups, and civic organizations about the County Attorney’s Office and current legal issues
- Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
- Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
- Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
- Protects and maintains any confidential information, whether oral, written, or electronic