Assistant Civil Division Attorney, G27, Civil Legal Division

Reposted: 04/22/2024

This position is responsible for performing assigned functions of the Civil Legal Division.

• Assists the Director of Civil Legal Division in directing the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Assists in the hiring and training of staff, assignment of personnel to projects, and assists the director in supervision, evaluation, and discipline of personnel.
• Oversees and assists in the filing and representation of assigned cases; reviews dockets and conducts staff meetings.
• Attends meetings and makes presentations to elected officials, department heads, and employees.
• Assists in the drafting of contracts, policies, procedures, memoranda, and legal briefs.
• Attends Commissioners Court, county and district court proceedings.
• Assists elected officials and department heads in employment issues upon request by and with permission of Commissioners Court.
• Advises Commissioners Court and upon Courts request, provides advice and counsel to department heads and elected officials.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
• Must be a member of the State Bar of Texas.
• Degree and/or license(s) required must be attached to application.

VALID LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Texas Driver License*
*If applicant holds an out-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
• Knowledge of health and safety codes.
• Knowledge of trial proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in applying and interpreting Administrative Codes and Regulatory Requirements.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Must be fluent in English.