<b>Summary</b>
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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.
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<b> This position is not covered under Bexar County Civil Service</b>
<br> <b> Full-Time Regular and Full-Time Grant-Funded positions available</b>
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<b>Duties and Responsibilities</b>
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<li>Reviews cases or appeals for legal and factual sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition</li>
<li> Examines evidence including videos, photographs, documents, and records for use in trial</li>
<li> Prosecutes juvenile and adult criminal cases and litigates appeals</li>
<li> Contacts and/or interviews victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel regarding restitution, plea bargains and punishment issues</li>
<li> Researches statutes and case law issues</li>
<li> Performs computer assisted research regarding criminal histories and case status</li>
<li> Regularly appears in court on behalf of the State of Texas in contested matters, before judges and juries</li>
<li> Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains</li>
<li> Dictates, edits, and updates legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff</li>
<li> May supervise Advocates, Interns, and office support staff</li>
<li> Performs related duties, as required</li>
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<b>Minimum Qualifications</b>
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<li>Graduation from an accredited Law School with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas</li>
<li> Knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and techniques; knowledge of plea bargaining and negotiation</li>
<li> Technological Skills - ability to operate personal computers, develop proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; ability to operate basic office equipment</li>
<li> Interpersonal Skills - ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the general public in routine and highly stressful situations; ability to develop effective and persuasive oral advocacy skills</li>
<li> Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards expected of an attorney representing the State of Texas; ability to organize and present facts and supporting logic; ability to ascertain factual information from conflicting or purposely inaccurate data; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing</li>
<li> Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance from the Bexar County District Attorney's Office</li>
<li> Must clear a pre-employment physical</li>
<li> May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek</li>
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<b> Working Environment and Physical Demands:</b>
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<li> Generally working in indoor conditions</li>
<li> Occasionally moves items weighing up to 5-10 pounds</li>
<li> Occasionally moves about the office</li>
<li> Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information</li>
<li> Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery</li>
<li> Positions self to perform essential functions</li>
<li> Must be able to remain in a stationary position</li>
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<b>Supplemental Information</b>
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Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
<b> EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</b>
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
<br> We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
<br> Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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