Overview

Position Title: DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Company: City Of El Paso County

Location: El Paso County, TX, US

Job Description:

The Senior Trial Attorney under general supervision, and depending on area of assignment: provides complex general counsel for various County Offices and staff, depending on area assigned the incumbent; prosecutes criminal, civil and family law cases; provides representation in matters, including civil, or prosecutorial; defends, and advocates for clients accused of a crime; performs complex non-supervisory legal work.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews case facts for legal sufficiency, drafts motion statements and prepares required legal documents;
  • Researches statutes and case law issues and revises legal documents to reflect new legislation;
  • Examines video, file and physical case evidence;
  • Confers with attorneys regarding case information and pleadings, law enforcement agencies regarding case investigation and trial preparation, and witnesses regarding case preparation and testimony;
  • Edits legal documents prepared by support staff;
  • Responsible for litigating routine to complex hearings, trials and appeals;
  • Prepares and presents oral arguments for routine to complex cases;
  • Frequent handling of confidential legal information and documents;
  • Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;
  • Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;
  • Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
  • Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence and a minimum of three (3) years of criminal and/or civil experience;
  • Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities along with a Doctor of Jurisprudence.
  • 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.