ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY - CIVIL, CDA

Summary

Represent Tarrant County, and its elected officials, in all civil matters. Provide written or verbal legal advice to clients, and draft legal instruments or other written documents with legal implications. Investigate facts giving rise to legal issues and bring about solutions to clients’ legal problems in a variety of forums. This attorney interacts with departmental supervisors and peers, other county employees.

This licensed attorney generally handles civil matters of moderate complexity. Attorney works under the intermittent supervision of more experienced attorneys to build knowledge, skills and expertise.

This position will assist primarily with employment and litigation matters, but also may provide advice on a broad range of transactional topics unique to county government. An ability to conduct thorough research and to draft compelling pleadings, motions and briefs will be imperative. This position works with minimum supervision

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Makes decisions and counsels with clients, victims, or police 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 select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, 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.
• Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums.
• Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications.
• Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications.
• Conducts and supervises investigations in civil and criminal discovery proceedings.
• 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

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
• 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 and understanding of and the ability to apply applicable laws, procedures, case holdings, and departmental policies is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Possess analytical ability, be diplomatic and tactful, and use good judgment and common sense.
• Possess 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.
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

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.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
  
  

01

Do you have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree AND are you licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Describe your experience handling employment matters.

03

Describe your litigation experience.

04

Describe your experience in any other substantive areas of law (contracts, real estate, etc.).

05

The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is a law enforcement agency. A thorough background, criminal history, and financial check is conducted on all applicants seeking employment. Should any findings not meet the standards for employment, the application will no longer be considered for this position. The Texas CJIS System Access Policy restricts access to criminal history record information. The ability to access CJIS information is a requirement of this position. ********************************************************************************************************************** 1) CJIS - Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

• CJIS - Have you been placed on deferred adjudication for a felony?
• Yes
• No
  
  

07

• CJIS - Have you been convicted of a Class "A" misdemeanor?
• Yes
• No
  
  

08

• CJIS - Have you been placed on deferred adjudication for a Class "A" misdemeanor?
• Yes
• No
  
  

09

• CJIS - Have you been convicted of a Class "B" misdemeanor? Please indicate yes or no. And, if so, what was the date of conviction?
  
  

10

• CJIS - Have you been placed on deferred adjudication for a Class "B" misdemeanor? Please indicate yes or no. And, if so, what are the beginning and ending dates of the deferred adjudication?
  
  

11

• CJIS - Do you have any open arrest(s) for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor)?
• Yes
• No
  
  

12

• CJIS - Have you been convicted of family violence or had a finding of family violence in a criminal case?
• Yes
• No
  
  

13

• CJIS - Have you been placed on deferred adjudication for a criminal offense where jail time could have been assessed? If so, what are the beginning and ending dates of the deferred adjudication?
  
  

14

• CJIS - Have you been convicted of a criminal offense where jail time could have been assessed? Please indicate yes or no. And, if so, what was the date of conviction?
• Required Question