Posted 20h ago

Attorney

@ Jefferson County
Beaumont or Jefferson County
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:managing projects, preparing cases, supervising staff
Requirements Summary:Managing special projects, case intake, discovery, legal research, trial preparation/presentation, budgeting, supervising and training staff, and responding to inquiries from officials and the public.
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Duties & Responsibilities


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and manages special projects as directed by the District Attorney to ensure the efficient operation of office.

  • Responds and resolves inquiries from elected officials, department heads, other employees and the public.  

  • Prepares and monitors departmental annual budget adhering to the guidelines established by the County Attorney; authorizes purchases of equipment, furniture, and office supplies.

  • Plans, organizes and assigns projects to others as required to fulfill the duties and obligations of the District Attorney.

  • Participate in recruitment, interview process, supervising, and training and performance evaluations of staff.

  • Drafts and types correspondence, letter and reports; drafts agreements for review and approval by District Attorney.

  • Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
  • The position is responsible for case intake, discovery, legal research, and preparation and presentation of felony and/or misdemeanor cases at trial.  



Benefits



We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic.

For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits


Agency Information

Employer
Jefferson County (TX)
Website

https://co.jefferson.tx.us/DA/da_main.htm