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:

  • Performs legal research, and keeps abreast of changes in the law;
  • Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration;
  • Examines video, file and physical case evidence;
  • Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, notices, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports;
  • Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests;
  • Responds to phone calls from the general public; provides general information;
  • Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents;
  • Represents the department at docket calls;
  • Prepares cases for trial;
  • Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials;
  • 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;
  • 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.