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Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Galveston, TX

Galveston, TX, United States

Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time

Posted Date: Mar 22, 2024

Salary: USD 75377 Annually | Experience: 2-4 Years

Practice Areas: Criminal Law

Job Description:
Attorney III
The candidate to perform difficult professional work trying cases, providing legal counsel to the court, prosecuting criminal cases and performs other complex legal functions. Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; obtain copies of video and audio tapes, 911 calls and statements; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers. Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments. Contact and confirm information for victims of crimes to determine restitution and victim impact information. Handles felony jail docket; negotiates dispositions and discovery issues. Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition. Represents the state in Motions to Revoke Probation and other motion hearings. Coordinates with community supervision officers with regards to the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, progress of probationers, and issues regarding revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation. Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc.
Ability to staff cases with TDFPS representatives to determine the appropriate course of action, i.e. removal FBSS, court ordered services, etc. Participates and assists in pre-trial preparations. Performs other complex legal functions in a specific, assigned legal area to include family violence, and emergency protective orders. Participates in settlement negotiations (mediations) in CPS cases. Requires graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas. Must have 2-4 years of experience in the practice of law, transactional, compliance law, litigation, jury trials or closely related experience.

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