Qureos Mentor

Rockwall County, Texas

<div>Salary: $100,430, annually
JOB SUMMARY
The Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney capable of working state jail and third-degree felony criminal cases in the White-Collar Crime Division as well as processing and responding to Texas Public Information Act record requests in the Civil Division. This is a hybrid position that will require a learned attorney that is comfortable with multitasking and managing the responsibilities assigned by both divisions. The attorney must be comfortable with legal writing, oral argument, working criminal cases from intake through to trial, and responding to record requests by producing the public records in the manner and form required by Texas law, or writing to the Texas Attorney General to withhold the requested records due to statutory exceptions to public disclosure.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties for the White-Collar Division include all aspects of financial-crime prosecution, including case intake, plea negotiation, investigation, preparation and trial of felony, financial-crime cases. These cases may include theft, fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, debit/credit card abuse, misapplication of fiduciary property, healthcare fraud, and other offenses involving sophisticated financial schemes. The ACDA works closely with law enforcement agencies and investigators to ensure thorough case development and effective prosecution.
Duties for the Civil Division include receiving, organizing, preparing, and responding in writing to requests for records or information from members of the public as required by the Texas Public Information Act. The ACDA must be familiar with the mandates of the Act as found in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code and must be proficient with using Westlaw and other resources to process record requests in an accurate and timely manner due to statutory deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and evaluate referrals of white collar and financial crimes for potential prosecution.
Direct and assist law enforcement and investigators during ongoing investigations.
Analyze complex financial records, contracts, and business transactions.
Present cases to grand juries for indictment.
Prepare and argue motions, hearings, and jury trials in district court.
Negotiate plea agreements in accordance with office policy and justice interests.
Advise law enforcement on legal issues related to financial investigations.
Provide training to investigators, agencies, and community groups on fraud and crime prevention.
Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, experts, and outside agencies.
Utilize the Texas Attorney General TPIA Handbook to accurately respond to record requests.
Write formal letters to both record requestors and the Texas Attorney General.
Prepare records for release to the public with all required redactions in a timely manner.
Assist elected officials and departments with record requests when issues or questions arise.
QUALIFICATIONS
Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas; prior prosecution experience in financial-crime areas preferred. Strong consideration will be also given to those with experience handling record requests on behalf of government bodies under the Texas Public Information Act or Freedom of Information Act.<ul><li>Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.</li></ul></div>

Prosecutor II

<div>SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of support in preparing evidence and documents for trial, performing legal research, and providing administrative and technical support to the department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial, which may include attending trials and hearings.</li><li>
Draft Motions, Orders, Notices, Certificate of Service, Answers and Jury Charges.</li><li>
Organize, review and retrieve information from documents obtained in discovery and hearing transcripts.</li><li>
Ensure that victims are provided information about court proceedings and given information to which they have a right; coordinate victims' appearances in trial; communicate with victims and law enforcement about cases when instructed to do so by prosecutors.</li><li>
Assist with compilation of statistical data.</li><li>
Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.</li><li>
Create, edit, revise, format, redline and/or proofread documents from dictation, handwritten, typed and/or electronic copy, text, data and/or graphics.</li><li>
Assist with trial preparation, which consists of conducting legal research, ordering supplies, preparing files and materials for use in court appearances, assembling exhibits, and preparing Power Point presentations. Coordinate the preparation of charts, graphs, other courtroom visuals, and demonstrative information.</li><li>
Create discovery binders (electronic and/or hard copy).</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality while using problem-solving skills and independent decision-making.</li><li>
Utilize a variety of office equipment such as computer terminals, printers, scanners and copy equipment as well as standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.</li><li>
Facilitate video conversions.</li><li>
Schedule and facilitate Zoom and in-person meetings, depositions, and client calls, which may involve multiple parties.</li><li>
Assist with special projects and cooperate as a team member with other support staff in performing any duties essential to the achievement of efficient operations.</li><li>
Perform day-to-day IT needs in-house such as formatting documents, assisting with minor IT problems.</li><li>
Coordinate with IT for office software and hardware needs.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory or budget responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Be able to think critically and perform legal research.</li><li>
Have knowledge of legal terminology and legal office practice and procedures.</li><li>
Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Have ability to multi-task, prioritize, work well as a team and work well under pressure and with short deadlines.</li><li>
Have strong administrative skills and be detail-oriented.</li><li>
Be comfortable working with various computer programs, databases, and systems.</li><li>
Be reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.</li><li>
Be a positive, high-energy team player who is results-oriented - No Drama!</li><li>
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Have flexibility with schedule (overtime may be required while in trial) and excellent attendance.</li><li>
Have basic knowledge of litigation, basic understanding of the procedural rules including but not limited to Texas Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure and related local rules.</li><li>
Have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.</li><li>
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Have ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment with frequent interruptions.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
One-year experience in the legal field preferred.</li><li>
Paralegal certification, certificate or degree required.</li><li>
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li><li>
Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management preferred.</li><li>
Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Final Exhibits, Audiate, HandBrake, Camtasia, Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe Acrobat.</li><li>
High School diploma or equivalent required.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position is located in an office environment with little or no exposure to environmental conditions. Health and safety hazards are minimal. No protective equipment is required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<ul><li>
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.</li><li>
Must successfully complete a background investigation.</li></ul></div>

Paralegal / Trial Support

<div>SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to assist the prosecutors in preparing and processing their cases. This is accomplished by preparing paperwork associated with the case, retrieving files, preparing subpoenas, and requesting documents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Answer phones and route calls.</li><li>
Assist the public with office inquiries.</li><li>
Perform data entry and generate reports from databases.</li><li>
Conduct labeling and filing of both physical and electronic documents and folders.</li><li>
Notarize documents.</li><li>
Prepare and transmit correspondence and legal documents.</li><li>
Support court personnel as needed.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Knowledge of appropriate protocol to use when handling phone calls and addressing staff or visitors, including the use of titles for elected officials, law enforcement, military personnel, and judicial officials.</li><li>
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.</li><li>
Skill in communicating with clarity and accuracy to convey information and with tact to resolve problems and conflicts while remaining empathetic if necessary.</li><li>
Skill in operating office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, and facsimile machines) and the ability to troubleshoot routine problems and to request and coordinate repair service when necessary.</li><li>
Skill in writing to include clarity, conciseness, logical ordering of ideas, use of proper sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and grammar, as needed to compose, edit, and proof legal documents, correspondence, and other paperwork.</li><li>
Skill in oral communication to include clarity, accuracy, accuracy, and conciseness as needed to provide information to callers and visitors and route calls to appropriate personnel.</li><li>
Ability to handle information of a sensitive and confidential nature and to maintain the confidentiality of legal, criminal, or personnel matters.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion regarding disclosure and reporting of information.</li><li>
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to complete work despite frequent interruptions, and to organize and prioritize tasks.</li><li>
Ability to work independently with little supervision and guidance in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Must be knowledgeable and proficient in use of Microsoft Office systems.</li><li>
Must be able to answer phones professionally.</li><li>
High School Diploma or equivalent experience.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position is located in a fast-paced and high-volume office environment with little or no exposure to environmental conditions. Health and safety hazards are minimal. No protective equipment is required. Fine dexterity, sitting, hearing, talking and vision are constantly required. Walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling are frequently required. Bending and standing are occasionally required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:<ul><li>
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.</li><li>
Must successfully complete a background investigation.</li></ul></div>

Legal Clerk - District Attorney's Office

<div>MINIMUM SALARY: $70,121
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of investigative support to prosecutors of the Rockwall County DA's Office. This requires working with prosecutors and other office staff, communicating with victims, managing a significant caseload, and coordinating the complex details of prosecution before, during, and after trial.
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Possess a T.C.O.L.E. Intermediate, Advanced or Master Peace Officer Certification.</li><li>
Current Firearms qualification.</li><li>
Prior law enforcement investigative experience.</li><li>
Possess a current valid driver's license.</li></ul>
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Provide for the security of D.A. Office staff in the office, courtroom and in the field.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge and use of computer programs, information sources and contacts.</li><li>
Assist and act as liaison between the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office and law enforcement agencies as necessary.</li><li>
Perform related duties and special assignments/projects as required under the direction of the District Attorney and the Chief Criminal Investigator.</li><li>
Assist Prosecutors throughout the criminal justice process, specifically in the preparation of cases for trial including:</li><li><ul><li>
Identifying significant factors, witnesses, and/or solutions for presenting evidence in court.</li><li>
Reviewing, developing, and locating case evidence, including obtaining arrest, offense/supplemental reports, NCIC/TCIC criminal histories, military records, etc.</li><li>
Obtaining certified copies of medical records, CPS records, etc.</li><li>
Obtaining photographs, videos, statements, affidavits, etc.</li><li>
Locating and contacting witnesses.</li><li>
Participating in witness and victim interviews.</li><li>
Coordinating court appearances and witness transport to and from court.</li><li>
Reviewing prospective juror lists.</li><li>
Conducting investigations using social media and other internet platforms.</li><li>
Applying for and serving subpoenas in and out of Rockwall County and out of state as necessary.</li><li>
Testifying during trial, when necessary.</li></ul></li></ul>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Knowledge of legal terminology and criminal justice system practices and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to utilize effective organizational time management skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and with short deadlines.</li><li>
Detail oriented.</li><li>
Effective interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with victims in highly traumatic and/or stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.</li><li>
Effective investigative interview skills.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position is located primarily in an office environment with little or no exposure to environmental conditions. Health and safety hazards are minimal. Required protective equipment includes firearm and bulletproof vest. Fine dexterity, sitting, hearing, talking and vision are constantly required.</div>

Criminal Investigator

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Prosecutor II

Paralegal / Trial Support

Legal Clerk - District Attorney's Office

Criminal Investigator