Magistrate/JP Attorney - District Attorney - Criminal
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- Description
The Magistrate/JP Attorney will oversee Magistrate Court dockets and Justice of the Peace dockets. This position is responsible for attending dockets and maintaining communication with the police agencies and pre-trial services officers who monitor bond conditions. This position will serve as the attorney for the Justice of the Peace Class C misdemeanors. Additionally, this position will review non-family violence misdemeanor cases at the intake stage of prosecution.
- Examples of Duties
Reads, reviews, and analyzes files of the Magistrate Court and Justice of the Peace dockets to be presented in court.
Performs legal research to support cases and answer inquiries related to law within the state and county.
Works with victims of violent crimes, Class C misdemeanors, truancy, cases of parents contributing to non-attendance, and conducts misdemeanor intake reviews.
Communicates with police agencies and pre-trial services officers about bond conditions and files requests for bond reviews with the District Courts.
Monitors inmate population for length of stay before case filing.
Collaborate and cohesively work with all other Intake attorneys.
Serves as a point of contact for law enforcement.
Regular and punctual attendance required.
Performs other related duties as required.
- Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree required for this position.
Minimum one year of experience in a related field required.
Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.
- Supplemental Information
THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 1, 2025.
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- $98,334 - $114,067/year
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