Job description
** Job Description: ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY-MISDEMEANOR/JUVENILE PROSECUTOR **
**CLASS NO. 1122 EEOC CATEGORY: ** Professionals ** **
PAY GROUP: UNCLASSIFIED ** FLSA: **Exempt
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** SUMMARY OF POSITION :**
Screens misdemeanor and juvenile cases for legal sufficiency of charges; prepares cases for prosecution and/or court hearings for which the district Attorney's office has responsibility; and presents and /or prosecutes cases in the county court-at- law, juvenile court, justice of the peace courts, and/or district court.
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: **
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Reports to : Chief Prosecutor, Misdemeanors and Juveniles.
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Directs : Does not supervise other employees but may assign and review work of Investigator and Secretary.
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Other : Works closely with other departmental employees, other county departments, law enforcement agencies, court personnel, other governmental and social service agencies, outside attorneys, and the general public.
** EXAMPLES OF WORK: **
Essential Duties
Screens and reviews cases to determine the legal and factual sufficiency of the case;
Conducts investigations and negotiations to determine recommendations for court action;
Performs legal research necessary for felony or misdemeanor criminal prosecutions;
Prepares cases for trial, researches and briefs areas of the law specifically related to the case(s) and to any potential appeal, and assures the issuance or creation of related legal documents including subpoenas, motions, writs, warrants, and other related documents;
Confers with supervisor, defense attorneys, investigators, law enforcement officials, victims, witnesses, and other parties concerning assigned cases;
Litigates misdemeanor and juvenile cases before appropriate court and/or jury;
Assesses the need for protective orders and files for temporary protective orders as necessary; Responds to correspondence from persons making inquiry to or requesting information from the department
Assists clerical and legal secretarial staff as needed; may supervise clerical or secretarial staff on the processing of an assigned case; confers with paralegals regarding assigned cases;
Complies statistical reports, utilizing the computer to process, retrieve, and disseminate information;
Prosecutes cases or assists in the prosecution of cases in justice of the peace courts, county court-at-law; juvenile court, and district court;
Interviews and prepares witnesses for court hearings;
Writes appellate briefs and argues cases before appellate courts; and
Assumes responsibilities of Chief Prosecutor Misdemeanors and Juveniles in his/her absence.
Other Important Duties *
May be an attorney advocate in and conduct juvenile, DHS, or state mental commitment hearings;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
** REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: **
*Knowledge of: * judicial principles, criminal law principles, Texas Family Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Texas Penal code, and public law.
Skill to: operate a computer to process and retrieve data and information.
*Ability to: * Develop research methods and perform legal research; receive and follow general instructions and make decisions; consult knowledgeably with victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel and defendants; analyze facts, procedures, and legal precedent; present facts and precedents effectively in court and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials, court personnel, other attorneys, and the general public; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including ability to present cases effectively before courts and/or juries.
** ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: **
J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school;
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
** CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED **:
License from the Texas State Bar to practice law in the State of Texas.
Location : Livingston, TX 77351