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Dallas County · 3 weeks ago

0000005203.ATTORNEY I.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County is seeking an Attorney I to perform entry-level legal work under immediate supervision. The role involves litigation, legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing the state/client in misdemeanor cases.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:
Reviewing documentation
Conducting necessary legal research on applicable laws
Interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases
Gathering evidence, and
Determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings
Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases
Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings
Represents the State and client in trials and hearings by:
Conducting jury selection
Presenting opening statements
Conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
Presenting closing arguments
Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations
Prepares necessary legal documents if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

License to practice lawLegal researchDrafting legal documentsLitigationEffective communication

Required

Graduation From An Accredited Law School
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas

Company

Dallas County

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Dallas County provides information on services and happenings of Dallas County.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Adan Gonzalez
Elementary & High School Teacher; Director of Family Engagement & School Partnerships
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Collins D.
Chief Information Security Officer
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