NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Attorney, Misdemeanor II
New Braunfels
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Attorney for the Misdemeanor II position within the Criminal District Attorney's office. The role involves handling misdemeanor cases, conducting trials, performing legal research, and assisting in the prosecution of criminal matters.
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Responsibilities
Directly responsible for Misdemeanor cases heard in County Court-At-Law
Secondarily handle cases in the District Court and/or JP Court, representing the State in criminal matters. This includes jury selection and non-jury trials at the discretion of the Criminal District Attorney
Prepare for pre-trial and post-conviction hearings (motions for discovery, motions to suppress evidence, motions to revoke probation, etc.) weekly
Perform legal research and writing daily
Prepare for and conduct trials (bench or jury) weekly
Prepare and evaluate cases daily. Ensure adequate investigation of cases. Apply the law to facts
Perform witness interviews; contact victims; and contact Law Enforcement Agency personnel
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law
Obtain convictions and appropriate punishment according to current law
Uphold convictions when appealed by drafting appellate briefs and arguing at the Court of Appeals
Screen incoming case reports from local agencies and file an information or present selected cases to the Grand Jury
Provide information and interviews to the local press with supervisor’s permission
Research and answer questions submitted by the Criminal District Attorney or the public
Review and handle Protective Orders
Attendance is an essential function of the job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required
The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices
One-year experience required
The individual must have a Texas Law license
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
This is a sedentary position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Benefits
A comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family and your way of life.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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