DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - TRIAL ATTORNEY

Attorney/Trial AttorneyThe Attorney/Trial Attorney under close supervision, and depending on area of assignment: provides general counsel for various County Offices and staff; prosecutes criminal, civil and family law cases; represents, defends, and advocates for clients accused of a crime; reviews family case law for legal sufficiency and litigates family law enforcement cases. May include appellate work in any or all of these areas. This is the first in a series of three non-supervisory attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family.Minimum Qualifications: Acceptable Experience and Education Doctor of Jurisprudence. Certificates and Licenses Required Must have and maintain a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.Typical Duties: Performs legal research, and keeps abreast of changes in the law; Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration; Examines video, file and physical case evidence; Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, notices, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports; Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests; Responds to phone calls from the general public; provides general information; Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies and other related documents; Represents the department at docket calls; Prepares cases for trial; Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials; Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.Job Summary: The Attorney/Trial Attorney under close supervision, and depending on area of assignment: provides general counsel for various County Offices and staff; prosecutes criminal, civil and family law cases; represents, defends, and advocates for clients accused of a crime; reviews family case law for legal sufficiency and litigates family law enforcement cases. May include appellate work in any or all of these areas. This is the first in a series of three non-supervisory attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family.Additional Information: Organizational Relationships Reports to: Trial Team Chief, Division Chief, Senior Division Chief Directs: This is a non-supervisory position Other: Has contact with department heads and/or staff in order to coordinate and complete assigned responsibilities, attorneys, investigators, judiciary and court staff, law enforcement, witnesses, social work agencies, vendors, contractors, other county employees, and the general public.BenefitsEl Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following: HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. 10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service) 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service) 20 days (15 years of service or over) SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.