Assistant County amp District Attorney

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Assistant County & District Attorney
Duties : Interact routinely with the Department of Family and Protective Services, including investigators, caseworkers, program director/administrators, and regional attorneys, along with courtroom staff, law enforcement, opposing counsel, and child advocates, in the preparation and management of cases concerning child abuse and/or neglect. Responsible for reviewing, advising, and interpreting legal issues, while ensuring that all decisions are in compliance with both the Texas Family Code and Department Policy. Also be responsible for providing Department staff with legal opinions after reviewing the evidence, applicable law, and consulting with agency staff. The work will include case preparation, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation, while providing agency representation in every child protective case that arises in Andrews County, Texas, from inception until final disposition. Reviews and processes the case packet for each criminal case filed by a law enforcement agency and initiates prosecution where appropriate. Attends docket calls, conduct plea bargain negotiations, be well prepared on assigned cases, makes decisions promptly and keeps abreast of the law. Is of extremely high integrity, professional demeanor and demonstrates proper respect to the court at all times. Reviews assigned cases, supervises support staff in preparation of paperwork, checks all pleadings for accuracy, makes timely applications for subpoenas and prepares and files motions promptly and accurately. Is available for consultations with court personnel, victims, witnesses, defendants, defense attorneys and other criminal justice personnel. Is responsible for all cases in his/her charge, including the security of the file; and properly documenting the case file along each step of the process, including final disposition. Prepares cases for jury or bench trials, including pretrial motions, orders, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial notebooks and jury charges. Complies with and enforces the rules, regulations and policies of the County & District Attorney’s Office, the oral and written directives of his/her supervisors and the Texas Code of Professional Responsibility. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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