COUNSEL, ASSOCIATE GENERAL - Criminal Court Administration

Summary Provide written or verbal legal advice to individual Elected Judges and Criminal Law Magistrates regarding complex legal matters and draft legal instruments or other written documents with legal implications. This licensed Attorney generally advises regarding criminal and some civil matters of great complexity and gravity, including issues involving pending trial litigation, post-conviction forensic DNA testing, post-conviction writs and criminal mental health matters. Attorney works under the general supervision of more experienced Attorneys in an effort to build knowledge, skills, and expertise and consistently acts in place of a supervisor when an actual supervising attorney is unavailable or absent. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses necessary to conduct litigation and proceedings in related forums. Develops and maintains 'law bank' for court's findings of fact and conclusions of law. Researches legal issues that arise during criminal trials as time permits. Counsels and advises clients within the bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation and in non-adversarial contexts. Develops knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with current developments. Conducts investigations in criminal proceedings and seeks written opinions from the state Attorney General upon request. Assist the Judicial Staff Counsel Office in researching case law and legislation relating to criminal issues. Establishes workable procedures to manage complex caseload. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required. 4.5 years of prior experience in the relevant area of law is required. Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas. Excellent working knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to apply current applicable laws, procedures, current case holdings, and departmental policies and proficient ability to apply such to decision making is required. Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, keyboard, perform repetitive tasks, sit, stand, talk, use his/her hands, walk, and work alone. Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement

benefits

. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred

Compensation

). In addition to these "basic employee

benefits

" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more. *Note: These

benefits

are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227. 01 Do you have a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree? (required) Yes No 02 Do you 4.5 years of prior experience in the relevant area of law is? (required) Yes No 03 Are you licensed to practice law in Texas and are a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas? Yes No Required Question