Salary
$85,996.00 – $98,682.00 Annually
Location
Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2024-02295
Department
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Opening Date
05/31/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours:
N/A
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
01
Grade:
19
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:
Please attach resume with application. Provides legal counsel to Court members and other Elected/Department Heads and management staff as requested. May represent County and State in legal matters and/or litigation pending before all courts of jurisdiction including Federal District Court. Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications. Provides legal counsel on contract interpretation and enforcement. Drafts, reviews, revises, and/or negotiates County contracts/agreements; prepares, reviews, and/or negotiates professional service agreements, as well as purchase contracts for goods and services and inter-local agreements.
General Description
Performs advanced (senior-level) work assisting in the legal advisement to the County’s Commissioners’ Court and departments. Work involves drafting, reviewing, and revising contract and/or agreements. Works under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed
Provides legal counsel on contract interpretation and enforcement.
Drafts, reviews, revises, and/or negotiates County contracts/agreements which may include County roads, parks and building construction contracts; prepares, reviews, and/or negotiates professional service agreements for architectural, engineering, and consulting services as well as purchase contracts for goods and services and inter-local agreements.
May attend Commissioners’ Court sessions, open and executive, regarding contracts/agreements and other related civil legal matters as assigned
Provides legal counsel to Court members and other management staff as requested.
Provides advice on various general legal questions/ issues posed by the County’s Elected Officials, Department Heads, employees and various third parties.
Assists various Hidalgo County Departments and personnel by making sound suggestions based on solid legal principles and theories and communicates objectively the pros and cons of such suggestions.
Performs related special projects as assigned.
Advises on open government matters.
May provide written or oral legal advice to County departments, and draft legal instruments or other written materials carrying legal implication.
Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications.
Develops knowledge and expertise in applicable area of law to keep pace with constant developments.
May represent County and State in legal matters pending before all courts of jurisdiction including Federal District Court.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
Four (4) to seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney.
Experience in Texas Local Government Code interpretation and knowledge in county contracts.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas is required.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of laws, regulations, and rules related to the County.
Skill in legal research, business writing, grammar, and punctuation, report preparation and analysis.
Ability to complete reports and answer routing correspondence.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and direct staff in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must have experience in office or related work.
Must readily comply with departmental and County-wide policies and procedures.
Must have knowledge of computers and spreadsheets.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from judges, attorneys, County Board members and the general public.
Ability to conduct research, to summarize findings, to interpret and apply laws, to use legal reference materials, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
Able to handle all stressful situations with an even temperament and work effectively with others in achievement of tasks.
Must possess advanced professional level of analytical ability and be very well versed in the art of being diplomatic and tactful in addition to the use of good judgment and common sense.
Must be dependable, resourceful, and able to work independently and to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed and confidential records.
Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to effectively and objectively advise and/or interact with personnel, external agencies, and outside legal counsel on legal matters.
Must possess necessary writing skills at a seasoned level to communicate information and advisement to County Departments and staff.
Knowledge of all applicable laws and procedures.
Must have knowledge and understanding of Texas statutes and local government code procedures and departmental policies.
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8-5) may be required to meet deadlines and accuracy requirements.
Some travel to various County offices and locations may be required.
Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.
Agency
Hidalgo County
Address
505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone
956-318-2660
Website