Closing Date: 4th April, 2024
Description:
Summary:Under direction, is responsible for determining case or appeal merit; ascertains facts; develops case plan; represents the State in legal actions; and performs related duties as required.
This position is not covered under Bexar County Civil Service
Full-Time Regular and Full-Time Grant-Funded positions available
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews cases or appeals for legal sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition
- Prosecutes civil and criminal cases and litigates appeals
- Contacts victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel regarding restitution, plea bargains and punishment issues
- Researches statutes and case law issues
- Performs computer assisted research regarding criminal history and case status
- Examines felony and misdemeanor video, file and medical evidence
- Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains
- Dictates and edits legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff
- May supervise Misdemeanor Prosecutors, Paralegals, Advocates, Interns, and office support staff
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, and two (2) years prosecution experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Good knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and techniques; good knowledge of plea bargaining and negotiation
- Skill to organize and present facts and supporting logic; skill to ascertain factual information from conflicting or purposely inaccurate data; skill to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to supervise employees; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the general public
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office.
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
