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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Attorney III

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Attorney III to perform difficult professional work in the legal field. The role involves preparing and trying criminal cases, providing legal counsel, and representing the state in various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

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

Contact and confirm 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

Ability to staff cases with TDFPS representatives to determine the appropriate course of action, i.e. removal FBSS, court ordered services, 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

Performs related work as assigned