Sr. Staff Attorney

The Sr. Staff Attorney under general supervision, and depending on area of assignment: provides highly complex or specialized general counsel and litigation services for various County Offices and staff; prosecutes criminal, civil and family law cases; high degree of independence represents, defends, and advocates for clients accused of a crime; performs the most complex non-supervisory legal work.

Three years of criminal, civil related work experience required.

Must have and maintain a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Doctor of Jurisprudence required.

• Knowledge of County, state, and federal legal principles, practices, procedures regarding the court system; state and local statutes and codes; case law; rules of evidence; contract terminology and requirements;
• legal practices and procedures; legal terminology; department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment;
  County organization, operations, policies and procedures;
• English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.
• Ability to apply strong written advocacy skills
• Ability to apply advanced litigation and prosecutorial skills, or equivalent specialized prosecutorial skills; operate a personal computer and various software applications ;
• Ability to conduct research, develop appropriate documentation, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands to meet scheduled requirements;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers to promote and support a productive work environment;
• Ability to define problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions work efficiently independently and in a team environment to meet established goals and objectives;
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms to respond effectively to customers and staff; exercise initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines in performance of daily duties;
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work

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