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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Assistant District Attorney - Felony Division in Livingston, Texas
POLK COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL POSITIONS - DO NOT USE "APPLY" BUTTON AS IT WILL RESULT IN INVALID APPLICATION PROCESS - THE POLK COUNTY APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/3595/Polk County Employment Application.pdf
Job Description: FIRST ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CLASS NO. 1128 EEOC CATEGORY: Professionals PAY GROUP: Unclassified FLSA: Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reviews felony cases; prepares cases for prosecution and/or court hearing for which the District Attorney's office has responsibility; and presents and/or prosecutes cases for the grand jury, and/or district court. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to: Criminal District Attorney.
- Directs: Does not supervise other employees but may assign and review work of investigator and Secretary.
- 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:
Reviews felony cases to determine the legal and factual sufficiency of the case;
Litigates felony prosecutions, including handling pleas, arraignments, probation revocations, and other hearings;
Represent cases to grand jury; Advises law enforcement agencies on procedure, policy, and law; Communicates with county and district clerks, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, general public, and others regarding cases before the court; Responds to correspondence from persons making inquiry to or requesting information from the department;
Writes appeals, briefs, and correspondence;
Performs legal research necessary for felony criminal prosecution; and Interviews and prepares witnesses for court hearing.
Other Important Duties*
Performs such other duties as may be assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Judicial principles, criminal law principles, 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 plus two years of litigation experience; and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: License from the Texas State Bar to practice law in the State of Texas.
Applications are accepted for posted positions only. If you are applying for more than one position, you must complete a separate application for each position. A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, however, you may submit a resume and/or additional documents with completed application. Notice: Any position which requires the ability or skill to type must also have a typing test. You may take a typing test at your local Work Force Center or you may contact our office to schedule for the test to be administered at 602 East Church Street, Livingston, Texas. All applications and typing scores will be considered valid for 180 days. *ALL Law Enforcement positions require a Personal History statement and a Law Enforcement background consent to be completed, notarized and submitted to the department upon completion of the application.Personal History statement and Law Enforcement background onsent maybe obtained athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings,on the Sheriff's website (www.polkcountyso.net{target="_blank"}) or in person at the Human Resources Office.Both of these documents must be notarized, which can be completed at Human Resources if needed. **Non Law Enforcement- All applications submitted for employment with Polk County must complete the background consent form listed athttps://www.co.polk.tx.us/page/polk.Jobs.Openings and submitted with the application or it is not considered complete.