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General Description
This position is responsible for appellate matters handled by the Criminal District Attorney and represents the State in the District Courts, Court of Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Responsible and represents the State in post-conviction appellate matters, including direct appeals, post-conviction writs, and Chapter 64 DNA litigation.
- Prepares notices of appeal, State’s briefs, Petitions for Discretionary Review, post-conviction writ answers, and other responses, motions, and filings to resolve post-conviction matters.
- Represents the State at writ hearings and oral arguments in the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals and at the Court of Criminal Appeals.
- Conducts legal research on complex legal issues.
- Provides legal research and legal advice to trial attorneys as needed.
- Advises and counsels executive-level employees and assistant criminal district attorneys on legal issues.
- Provides training regarding legal areas, as requested.
- Handles motions for expunction and nondisclosure of records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas.
- As a candidate for Felony Appellate prosecutor, minimum of two years of experience in the practice of law, litigation, jury trials, appeals or closely related experience is also required.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.
Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires member of good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Department: District Attorney's Office
Salary:
0-3 years $105,000.00
4-6 years $115,000.00
7+ years $125,000.00
The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Graduation from an accredited Law School
- Admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas
- Minimum of two years of experience in practice of law, litigation, jury trials, appeals or closely related experience
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
What We Do
Galveston County is a local government entity in Texas that provides public services, infrastructure management, and administrative support to its residents.
