Nueces County Job Description

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Assistant District Attorney-Felony Attorney II (lntake)-2142-3520

2142

Pay Group 34 (Comm. Court Approved FY 2021-2022) Non-Clerical

Exempt 8820

922130

Sara Longoria

4/7/2006; 10/1/2013; 12/23/2015; Rev: 10/18/2019; 10/15/2021

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SUMMARY: Screens and charges various cases for which the District Attorney’s Office has responsibility; and/or prepares investigates and litigates various cases filed with the District Attorney’s Office, primary focus on intake with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following:

Screens for approval for presentation to the Grand Jury felony criminal cases presented to the District Attorney’s Office from all Constables, Police Departments and other Law Enforcement agencies in Nueces County.

Performs all aspects of felony intake, including screening, return for more information, preparation of indictment or information, entering all case information into computer software programs.

Able to productively work remotely from within other agency office (primarily Corpus Christi Police Department).

Presents cases to the Nueces County Grand jury.

Reads and reviews criminal cases to determine if they are legally suitable for criminal prosecution.

Directs peace officers from Corpus Christi Police Department (and occasionally all agencies in Nueces County and some from outside Nueces County) on the extent and quality of their criminal investigation.

Drafts and prepares legal criminal indictments for all felonies presented to the Nueces county Grand Jury. Does legal research on abnormal and unusual criminal situations that arise frequently.

Reads and understands all current reported criminal cases in legal tests to keep current on law changes.

Subpoena witnesses before the Grand Jury.

Examines documents and witnesses appearing before the Grand jury as an investigative tool in criminal cases at the direction of the Grand Jury.

Approves or rejects requests for arrest warrants from all peace officers.

Confers with supervisor, defense attorneys, investigators, law enforcement officials, victims, witnesses and other parties concerning assigned cases.

Responds to correspondence from persons making inquiry to or requesting information from the department. Review arrest and search warrants for probable cause and suggest edits as needed.

Recommend bond amounts for arrest warrants.

Provide legal guidance to law enforcement for selecting appropriate charge(s) and evidence needed in an investigation.

May draft final orders, temporary orders, motions during pendency, motions to modify further temporary orders, motions to appoint attorneys, motions regarding service of process, or other court documents applicable to prosecution of assigned cases.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Does not supervise other employees; but may assign and review work of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school and at least one year of work experience as an attorney.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: License from the Texas State Bar to practice law in the State of Texas. Current Texas Operator’s License. Attorneys use their own private vehicles, rather than County cars.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be extremely familiar with the Texas Penal Code and Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.

Good working knowledge of judicial principles, criminal law principles, Texas Family Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Texas Penal code and Public Law.

Ability to develop research methods and perform legal research. Ability to receive and follow general instructions and make decisions.

Ability to consult knowledgeably with all parties involved in legal proceedings. Ability to analyze facts, procedures and legal precedent.

Ability to present facts and precedents effectively in court and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of law enforcement, other county employees and officials, court personnel, other at

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to present cases effectively before courts and/or juries.

Ability to operate a computer to process and retrieve data and information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pouuds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Employee could possibly be exposed to a dangerous defendant or mentally unstable person capable of violence. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.