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Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.
Job Description:
General Description
The purpose of this position is to evaluate criminal felony cases and represents the state in the resolution of the case via dismissal, plea negotiations or trial.
This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Drafts complaints and indictments
- Screens cases submitted by law enforcement, evaluates and reviews evidence, reports, and recordings; determines appropriate criminal charges; advises law enforcement and investigators when further investigation is needed;
- Represents the State in District Court for hearings and trials; determines appropriate sentence recommendations;
- Reads and researches case law;
- Complies with discovery requirements;
- Handles assigned cases through disposition, with the support of a separate appellate division;
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas supplemented by four (4) years of litigation experience.
Physical Demands:
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
- None.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Requires license to practice law in the State of Texas.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Additional Qualifications:
Proposed Compensation:
Additional Recruiting Instruction:
Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.
