Assistant District Attorney II

Legal AttorneyEmployee performs legal work. Work involves prosecuting and defending all manner of civil and criminal matters in various levels of trials and appellate courts and administrative forums. Work under the frequent supervision of higher level attorneys in an effort to build the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary.Will make decisions and/or counsels with clients, victims, or police concerning the commencement of proceedings in court or related forums. May also provide written or oral legal advice to individual or governmental clients, and draft legal instruments or other written materials carrying legal implication. Appears in court and/or related forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an oral advocate. Drafts and files pleadings, answering motions, briefs and responses necessary to conduct litigation and/or proceedings in related forums. Investigate facts giving rise to legal issues, and bring about solutions to their clients legal problems in a variety of forums. Counsels and advises clients within bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation. Identifies, locates, and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums. Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums. Conducts and/or supervises investigations and/or civil and criminal discovery proceedings. Drafts legal instruments and various documents with legal implications. Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications.Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations. Ability to communicate effectively. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of all applicable laws and procedures.The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.