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Job description
This position is funded to begin 10/01/2026
Reporting directly to the Civil Division Chief, responsible for representing the State in a broad range of civil matters, including civil litigation for the County (both plaintiff and defense), providing counsel to Elected Officials and department heads, and providing legal representation for the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies as needed. Represents the County in mental health civil commitment cases, juvenile law prosecution, bond forfeiture proceedings, and all civil litigation proceedings. Occasionally represents the Department of Family Protective Services in Child Protective Services (CPS) proceedings. Reviews responsive information in Public Information Act requests from responsive departments and provides legal redactions as necessary. Prepares information for submission in exhibits submitted to the Attorney General’s Office for a ruling.
Provides support and assistance to the Civil Division Chief in performing all duties related to defense representation of the County or County officials in civil litigation, tort claims, civil rights claims/Section 1983 litigation, employment claims, and other civil issues, including discovery, mediations, trials, and appeals
Provides in-depth research briefs on a wide variety of topics pertaining to civil law
Provides legal advice and counsel to county officials on legal inquiries and requests for opinions related to varied areas of law and the official’s duties pursuant to law while counseling on any exposure to liability and litigation
Executes responsibilities for communication with claimants or attorneys representing claimants regarding conclusions
Drafts pleadings and response motions to include but not limited to Motions to Quash, Plea to the Jurisdiction, Motions to Transfer, General Answers, and Application for Appointment of Guardian
Provides representation and assistance to the Bail Bond Board
Represents the State in bail bond forfeiture proceedings
Conducts legal research and analysis in preparation for legal briefs, pleadings, and motions to be filed and argued in court regarding litigation pending against the County and/or County officials and employees
Performs contract or document review, or preparation of contracts and other legal documents
Prepares training materials and provides training and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on legal matters pertaining to the investigation and processing of criminal and civil matters
Communicates with outside agencies and county personnel, including department heads, law enforcement, elected officials, county employees, attorneys, and opposing attorneys
Interfaces with other law enforcement agencies and governmental departments for interagency transfers
Provides back-up duties and responsibilities as needed for all other attorneys within the Civil Division (i.e., Juvenile, Public Information Requests, Mental Health, Civil Litigation, Family Justice Division) and represents county departments, cross trains to basic proficiency in each of these areas
Periodically attends Commissioner’s Court open and executive sessions to offer legal advice and counsel
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Public Information Act Assignment
Drafts responses to requestors for all county departments and elected officials on request to process Public Information Act requests (PIAs)
Reviews, processes and responds to third party notices related to PIA requests.
Drafts, reviews and submits third party notices related to PIA requests on behalf of county departments and elected officials on request related to PIAs.
Responds to or provides advice on Rule 12 and Public Information Act (PIA) requests and, when necessary, prepares requests for rulings with legal briefs for submission to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Provides legal consultation regularly to elected officials and department heads on request for Public Information Act requests and/or related complaints.
Provides legal consultation regularly to elected officials and department heads for Rule 12 requests and/or related complaints.
Consults regularly with the OAG regarding specialized questions on complex PIA requests
Conducts legal research and analysis in preparation for legal opinions to County officials, briefs in litigation, or OAG Opinion requests
Reviews OAG rulings on brief submissions for PIA requests and provides redactions necessary on responsive information per OAG rulings
Reviews all responsive information in PIA requests from responsive departments and provides legal redactions as necessary; prepares information for submission in exhibits for OAG ruling requests
Regularly organizes and filters various documents of responsive information and provides necessary redactions for public information requested
Prepares and presents trainings on cost-estimates and how to properly calculate the labor hours, overhead costs, copies, scanned documents, and inspection costs under the PIA
Performs special duties as assigned within the civil division.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to – Civil Division Chief
Direct Reports – No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Regular travel between work sites as required
High stress, pressure of deadlines, and case management under limited time constraints
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
Regular attendance is required
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.
Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of civil law experience as an attorney in relevant areas
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
State Bar of Texas
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver’s license
Required within six (6) months of employment
Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of Odyssey and Digital Evidence management System (DEMS)
Public Information Act Assignment: Prior experience and working knowledge of the Public Information Act and relevant laws.
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
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.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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