Salary
$90,542 Annually
Location
Conroe, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
4751-7904-0
Department
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Opening Date
06/10/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours:
8-5 M-F
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
01
Grade:
17
General Description
The Montgomery County Attorney’s Office has 3 divisions (Civil, CPS, and Juvenile Prosecution) and employs a staff of approximately 30, including lawyers, legal support staff, a victim assistance coordinator, investigators, and an administrative manager. Our office serves as the chief legal advisor for the county government, which includes over 2,200 employees. For additional information about the Montgomery County Attorney’s office, please visit our website at www.mctx.org/departments/departments_a_-_c/county_attorney/index.php.
Education and Experience and Skill Requirements
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential
Litigation experience with specific CPS experience is preferred, but CPS experience is not required
Must have strong communication skills, writing ability, research, and organizational skills
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently within time constraints and deadlines, and handle stressful situations
Must be willing to handle any administrative duties required to effectively represent your client
Primary Job Duties
Provide legal representation for the Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS) from intake through trial or other disposition, as well as advising CPS staff regarding open investigations and cases. This includes appearing at multiple hearings and trials every week, drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to discovery, determining the legal sufficiency of cases, and responding to emails and phone calls.
Attend mediation
Interact with CPS staff, court staff, attorneys representing parents and children, CASA advocates, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, professional counselors, and other service providers
Conduct witness interviews, draft a variety of legal documents and correspondence, and negotiate suitable case resolutions with other attorneys and parties
Agency
Montgomery County, Texas
Address
501 N. Thompson, Suite 300
Conroe, Texas 77301
Phone
936-539-7828
Website
www.mctx.org