Attorney I-II Civil

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Attorney I-II Civil
Responsibilities: Represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, primarily in the area of Child Protective Services. Represents the Department of Aging and Disability Services in guardianship matters. Handles assigned cases from intake through lower court appeal. Conducts negotiations and other legal discussions with opposing counsel, including pre-trial legal issues, and discovery issues. Handles appeals by reviewing legal issues, conducting legal research, reviewing court transcripts, preparing briefs, and presenting oral arguments in appellate courts. Counsels and discusses cases with the multidisciplinary team, child forensic interviewers, case workers, social workers, probation officers, law enforcement officials, victims, and witnesses. Works with local hospitals and mental health facilities to apply for Emergency Orders of Detention and Orders of Protective Custody. Represents the applicants in hearings to determine the existence of probable cause to warrant ongoing detention in a mental health facility. Reviews Certificates of Medical Examination to question and cross-examine medical experts. Works with the Hays County Mental Health Coalition to bring awareness to mental health issues. Processes asset seizures received from law enforcement agencies. Screens, files and represents the State in District Court for civil asset forfeiture cases. Assists in advising and providing legal counsel to the administration of the Sheriff’s Office and other Hays County offices, as appropriate and as directed by the District Attorney. Processes and performs civil litigation and appeals, including but not limited to F-5 Appeals, EEOC claims, and Texas Workforce Commission claims. Corresponds with and provides support for outside counsels provided by the Texas Association of Counties pursuant to County’s risk pool coverage. Collaborates with the County Office of General Counsel in matters related to litigation and matters involving the County Commissioners Court. With assistance from the County Auditor, manages the Drug Forfeiture Trust Fund and is responsible for all accounting and reports to the Internal and External Auditors. With assistance from the County Auditor, prepares and files annual audit on asset seizure accounts with the Attorney General. Advises the Bail Bond Board on bail bond laws and rules and related matters. Responds to criminal open records requests and requests Attorney General rulings, as appropriate. Manages appellate deadlines and periodically writes appeals and responds to Post-Conviction Writs. Performs other duties as assigned, including duties relating to: Mental commitments, open records requests, criminal asset forfeitures, criminal bond forfeitures, expunction and nondisclosure petitions. Assisting the County’s general counsel in advising and providing legal counsel to the County Commissioners Court, and other County offices, as appropriate and as directed by the District Attorney. Civil litigation and appeals, including but not limited to F-5 Appeals, EEOC claims, and Texas Workforce Commission claims. Corresponding with and providing support for outside counsels provided by the Texas Association of Counties pursuant to County’s risk pool coverage.

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