Employer: Lavaca County Attorney’s Office
Location: Hallettsville, Texas
Starting salary up to $115,000 depending on experience and includes benefits: health and life insurance, retirement plan, and bar dues/ CLE paid by employer.
The Lavaca County Attorney’s Office has an open position for an Assistant County Attorney. The office consists of two attorneys, two legal assistants, a victim assistance coordinator, and one investigator that handles prosecution of all levels of penal offenses, juvenile cases, and some civil responsibilities. The position is available starting December 1, 2024.
The assistant county attorney will handle all aspects of prosecution including case intake, grand jury presentation, plea negotiations, trial preparation and jury/bench trials, probation revocation hearings, and appeals. Selected applicant will also assist handling civil County affairs including providing legal opinions requested by County elected officials, advising the County Commissioners, responding to Public Information Act requests and other County government needs.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, pass a background check, be able to work independently, and be able to conduct self in a professional manner and develop and maintain good working relationships. Previous criminal prosecution experience is preferred.
Lavaca County is a small county of approximately 20,000 residents located between San Antonio and Houston. There are four incorporated cities: Hallettsville, Mouton, Shiner, and Yoakum.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by email to James M. Reeves at [email protected].