Attorney V - VII - Appellate

Job Summary The Travis County Attorney's Office is seeking a senior appellate attorney to handle complex civil and criminal appellate matters. Responsibilities include preparing and arguing briefs before the Texas Courts of Appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The role also involves guiding assistant county attorneys on appellate strategy, representing the County in expunction and nondisclosure proceedings, and mentoring staff and community partners on key justice issues. Responsibilities Preparation of appellate briefs, motions, petitions, and writs to the intermediate state courts of appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court; provide legal advice to assistant county attorneys on appellate matters. Prepare and present oral argument in the various appellate courts. Provide legal representation and advice to the County Attorney, the District Attorney, and county agencies in (civil) expunction and nondisclosure trial and appellate proceedings. Perform advanced legal work: conduct investigations to determine best court or non-court action and perform complex legal research. Make punishment recommendations based upon contact with victims and office policy. Create documents including answers, motions, orders, writs and other related documents; represent the state at expunction/writ/nondisclosure hearings. Conduct training, mentoring, and educational presentations regarding legal and community justice issues of concern to the County for staff, other government employees, and civic organizations. Conferring with top management and judges in all matters concerning prosecution of cases, advising of clients, and matters that will impact the policies and procedures of the division. Perform legal research; search resources and study legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration. Draft briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports. Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests; oversee creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents; represent the State at docket calls. Prepare cases for trial; collect, organize and prepare evidence, information and other legal materials. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Experience J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND six (6) years licensed attorney work experience. Salary starting at $105,892.80. J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND eight (8) years licensed attorney work experience. Salary starting at $113,318.40. J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND ten (10) years licensed attorney work experience. Salary starting at $121,243.20. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Methods and practices of pleading cases and of effective techniques for presentation of cases in court or to effectively present facts and precedents verbally and in writing in law related matters. Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system. Computer equipment including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information. Skill in: Problem-solving and decision-making. Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures and legal precedents in area of specialty. Both verbal and written communication, including presentations. Ability to: Conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically. Present facts, precedents and arguments verbally and in writing and apply negotiation skills. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Work independently. Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities. Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public. Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Work Hours 8 am – 5 pm, Monday–Friday. Location 314 W 11th Street, Granger Building. Background Checks Required Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Travis County