County Attorney Lead Attorney

JOB
Reporting directly to a Criminal Division Director, responsible for all adult misdemeanor prosecutions from intake through final disposition. Screens new cases, makes charging and filing decisions, and represents the State of Texas in all court proceedings, plea negotiations, evidence review, trial preparation, and witness interviews. Supervises adult criminal prosecutions in a County Court at Law and one or more Justice of the Peace courts. Trains and assists less experienced prosecutors.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs case intake, screens, and follows-up on investigations to include reviewing police reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement agenciesDrafts investigative requests for additional evidence, makes charging decisions, and files charging instrumentsAssists with personnel management, including recommendations for hiring, firing, termination, employee recognition, disciplinary action, and trainingConducts performance evaluations and makes pay recommendationsRepresents the State in County Courts at Law, ensuring cases have been appropriately prepared for each docket, working towards resolving the cases while in court, discussing plea options and other case needs with defense attorneys, working alongside probation officers, filing any necessary court documents, and providing information to the Court upon request Prepares for and represents the State in contested court hearings, to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)Makes appropriate plea offers upon reviewing evidence, criminal histories, police reports and other relevant information, negotiates with defense attorneys, and handles discovery requests Prepares for and represents the State in any hearings in open court for motions to revoke probation, motions to amend bond conditions, motions to increase bond, and for restitutionPrepares for and represents the State during pretrials, announcement dockets, and first appearance docketsAssists with the screening, filing, and hearings for obtaining Protective Orders as neededPerforms legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guidesInterviews and communicates with victims and witnesses, and answers questions regarding the criminal justice systemDrafts legal documents such as motions, memoranda, and briefs Represents the State in Justice of the Peace courts to include travelling to various precincts on a weekly basis to process all criminal cases set for pretrial dockets or contested hearings, negotiates with defense attorneys and pro-se defendants, and represents the State in bench and jury trialsReviews offense reports and discovery logs to ensure that all discovery has been received and made available to defense counselProcesses applications, reviews assessments, and processes approvals and denials for the pretrial intervention programCommunicates with county personnel, elected officials, Judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public on behalf of the County Attorney’s OfficeAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to – Criminal Division Director (Trial)Direct Reports – YesPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSWork is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentRegular travel between work sites as requiredIRREGULAR HOURSWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICYWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.