NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Attorney V
NEOGOV is a company seeking an Attorney V to prosecute felony offenses for Hays County. The role involves handling cases from intake through appeal, conducting trials, and ensuring legal deadlines are met.
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Responsibilities
Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes committed by adults and juveniles, including jury and non-jury trials
Handles assigned cases from in-take through appeal
Plans casework, conducts arraignment proceedings, reviews physical evidence, interviews witnesses, prepares trial exhibits, files motions and briefs, negotiates pleas, selects juries, prepares jury arguments for verdicts and sentences, and tries cases
Evaluates cases for presentation to the grand jury by reviewing police incident and investigation reports, reviewing criminal histories, requesting additional investigative information, interviewing and preparing witnesses, issuing subpoenas, and drafting indictments
Conducts negotiations and other legal discussions with opposing counsel, including pre-trial legal issues, evidentiary suppression issues, and sentencing recommendations
Screens protective orders, negotiates resolutions, and represents applicants in hearings
Handles appeals by reviewing legal issues, conducting legal research, reviewing court transcripts, preparing briefs, and presenting oral arguments in appellate courts
Counsels and discusses cases with probation officers, law enforcement officials, victims, and witnesses
Responds to citizen inquiries regarding legal issues and current cases
Ensures that trial and other legal deadlines are met
Some positions occasionally handle county civil work
Some positions provide training to court appointed special advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, women's center volunteers, and/or others
Some positions handle cases before Justices of the Peace
Represents the state in magistration hearings, hearings relating to emergency protective orders, and examining trials
Attend hearings either remotely or in person, as required, at irregular times and dates, including weekends and some holidays relating to participation by counsel at magistration
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
At least seven year's experience working as a licensed attorney
Capable of handling cases and matters that are complex and that may result in serious consequences without supervision
License to practice law in the State of Texas
Valid Texas driver's license
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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