Appellate Attorney-CA
Apply NowCompany: Williamson County, TX
Location: Georgetown, TX 78626
Description:
Salary: $3,890.45 Biweekly
Location : Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX
Job Type: Full-Time - Funding to begin on 10/01/2024
Job Number: 14.02756
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 09/03/2024
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
***This position is funded to begin 10/1/2024***
Reporting directly to the Appellate Director, responsible for handling post-conviction litigation, including appeals, writs, expunctions, nondisclosures, and occupational driver's license petitions. Completes legal research projects, legal briefs, and legal memoranda as assigned by senior leadership.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
The 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Required within six (6) months of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
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) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone ([redacted] or visit our website at .
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 POLICY
Williamson 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.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at [redacted].
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Do you have a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of appellate law experience as an attorney in relevant areas?
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Are you a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas?
03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
04
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw?
Required Question
Location : Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX
Job Type: Full-Time - Funding to begin on 10/01/2024
Job Number: 14.02756
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 09/03/2024
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
***This position is funded to begin 10/1/2024***
Reporting directly to the Appellate Director, responsible for handling post-conviction litigation, including appeals, writs, expunctions, nondisclosures, and occupational driver's license petitions. Completes legal research projects, legal briefs, and legal memoranda as assigned by senior leadership.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Reviews, research, and prepares responses in appellate and writ litigation, ensures issues on appeal are appropriately and timely handled, and appears in local and appellate courts, as required
- Responds to pre-trial and post-conviction writs of habeas corpus raised in adult misdemeanor and juvenile cases
- Responds to petitions for expunction and nondisclosure pursuant to the Code of Criminal Procedure in all adult misdemeanor cases and represents the State at hearings
- Responds to occupational driver's license filings and represents the State at hearings
- Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, and legal opinions, and legislative history utilizing Westlaw and specialized practice guides
- Drafts and maintains responsibility for drafting legal documents such as legal memos, motions, pleadings, orders, plea paperwork, search warrants, and administrative documents and other instruments detailing and responding to legal issues
- Discusses cases with prosecutors, defense attorneys, adult probation officers, victims and witnesses in an advisory capacity for review, questions, and advice
- Communicates and updates the Criminal and Civil Appellate Director routinely on the status of all mentioned tasks
- Exhibits higher-level thinking and problem solving by developing solutions to implement for the advancement of the office and community
- Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, pro se defendants, and the general public
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to - Appellate Director
- Direct Reports - No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, listening, speaking, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
- Regular travel between work sites as required
- High stress, pressure of deadlines, and case management under limited time constraints
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
- Regular attendance is required
The 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of appellate law experience as an attorney in relevant areas
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- State Bar of Texas
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid driver's license
Required within six (6) months of employment
- Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of Odyssey and Digital Evidence management System (DEMS)
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: No
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
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) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone ([redacted] or visit our website at .
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 POLICY
Williamson 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.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at [redacted].
01
Do you have a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of appellate law experience as an attorney in relevant areas?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw?
- Yes
- No
Required Question