Attorney I

galvestoncountytx.gov

Galveston, Texas, US
Base: $78,437.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Public information act request handling
Texas attorney general submissions
Criminal trial jury or judge presentation
The role focuses on providing administrative, contractual, and civil legal services with an emphasis on open government laws

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on providing administrative, contractual, and civil legal services with an emphasis on open government laws.
  • Incumbents will try cases before a jury or judge, perform discovery, and evaluate legal theories for complex court trials.
  • The position requires advising county officials on records retention policies and responding to subpoenas seeking county records.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on providing administrative, contractual, and civil legal services with an emphasis on open government laws.

Salary

Base: $78,437.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public Information Act request handling
  • Texas Attorney General submissions
  • Criminal trial jury or judge presentation
  • County records retention policy advice
  • Subpoena response and production

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with family violence cases
  • JP appeal processing skills
  • Adult Probation coordination experience
  • Bond forfeiture hearing representation

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from accredited Law School
  • Admitted to practice law in Texas
  • Two years of legal practice experience
  • Member in good standing with State Bar of Texas

Work Rights

Not specified

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