JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Division Chief or Felony Prosecutor III, responsible for performing specialized professional legal work pertaining to an assigned division within the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

This prosecutor's caseload will primarily consist of sexual assault cases in which the survivor was an adult at the time of the offense. This prosecutor should exhibit a high level of autonomy, as they will be responsible for cases from initial court filing to final disposition or trial, prepare and send newly filed charges to the Grand Jury in a timely fashion, and will represent the State of Texas in all court proceedings, plea negotiations, evidence review, trial preparation, and witness interviews. They will report directly to the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit. The prosecutor in this position will maintain regular communication with the victims of criminal offenses and ensure that victims' rights are respected in accordance with the law. A particular focus is paid towards preparing and moving felony criminal charges to trial in a timely fashion while demonstrating excellent trial advocacy skills. Another important role for this position involves community outreach through our partnership with Hope Alliance and our victim assistance coordinators, as well as having an active role in our Williamson County multi-disciplinary team.

This is a position that is currently partially grant-funded.

• * A resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position. *

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Special Victims Unit (SVU) Assignment

• Assists the Intake Division with the filing of child abuse and sexual assault cases and preparing for disposition including dismissal, plea agreement and jury and non-jury trials
• Assists law enforcement personnel in child abuse and sexual assault investigations and provides legal counsel regarding the filing of felony charges
• Reviews arrest warrants (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) for child abuse and sexual assault investigations
• Assists Intake staff in reviewing newly filed child abuse and sexual assault cases to determine quality and depth of investigation, completeness of case file; prepares cases for the intake and presentation to Grand Jury for Indictment, and/or disposition
• Performs advanced legal work and serves as lead counsel in trials of major child abuse and sexual assault cases; prepares complex cases for presentation to Grand Jury, trial, or other disposition, reviews and evaluates case files, provides discovery, advises and negotiates with defense attorneys, confers with law enforcement and judicial personnel, locates witnesses, performs legal research, confers with victims and victim families, investigates incidents, visits crime scenes, and examines evidence
• Handles negotiated pleas of guilty in court, prepares necessary paperwork, and confers with court and probation personnel as appropriate for cases assigned to the SVU
• Coordinates, prepares, and presents training on the effective investigation and prosecution of child abuse and sexual assault offenses to law enforcement, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center personnel, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services personnel, medical professionals and other individuals involved in investigating and prosecuting child abuse
• Assists and trains less experienced prosecutors in the evaluation and preparation of filed child abuse sexual assault cases for plea or trial
• Assists Intake Child Abuse Prosecutor as liaison with law enforcement agencies, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, other departments and agencies involved in criminal justice, and the Williamson County Defense Bar
• Attends and directs the discussion and efforts of the case review teams, acts as liaison between District Attorney's Office and Multidisciplinary team
• Directs assigned District Attorney (DA) Investigators in gathering records, locating and interviewing witnesses, and reviewing physical evidence

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to Division Chief or Felony Prosecutor III
• Direct Reports: No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing. Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• High-volume office and courtrooms with stressful situations
• Interaction with law enforcement agencies and persons accused or convicted of felony offenses
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Occasionally responds to late-night calls

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and seven (7) years licensed attorney work experience in diverse criminal matters, including four (4) years' experience in prosecuting felony offenses; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and specific job-related technology.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: State Bar of Texas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Board Certification or desire to seek Board Certification in Criminal, Appellate, or Civil Law

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. To apply, please visit our website: www.wilcotx.gov/jobs