Attorney Iii

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Attorney III
The candidate prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; obtain copies of video and audio tapes, 911 calls and statements; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers. Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments. Contacts and confirms information for victims of crimes to determine restitution and victim impact information. Handles felony jail docket; negotiates dispositions and discovery issues. Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition. Represents the state in Motions to Revoke Probation and other motion hearings. Coordinates with community supervision officers with regards to the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, progress of probationers, and issues regarding revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation. Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc. Participates and assists in pre-trial preparations. Performs other complex legal functions in a specific, assigned legal area to include family violence, and emergency protective orders. Participates in settlement negotiations (mediations) in CPS cases. Should have graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas. Should have 2-4 years of experience in the practice of law, transactional, compliance law, litigation, jury trials or closely related experience.

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