Attorney I

Amarillo Police Department

Amarillo, Texas, US
$76,623-$101,986 doq; not specified; not specified...
Municipal court prosecution
Legal research and writing
Trial preparation and advocacy
This position is responsible for the competent representation of the City of Amarillo and the State of Texas in various courts to try and appeal violations of Amarillo's municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the competent representation of the City of Amarillo and the State of Texas in various courts to try and appeal violations of Amarillo's municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors.
  • Responsible for prosecution of cases in Municipal Court, reviews cases for probable cause and oversees filing of complaints on cases in Municipal Court.
  • The employee works in a safe and secure indoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for the competent representation of the City of Amarillo and the State of Texas in various courts to try and appeal violations of Amarillo's municipal code, traffic laws and various Class C Misdemeanors.

Salary

$76,623-$101,986 DOQ; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Municipal Court prosecution
  • Legal research and writing
  • Trial preparation and advocacy
  • Plea bargaining
  • Interviewing witnesses

Nice-to-have

  • Advising City personnel
  • Drafting factual additions
  • Computer data entry and word processing
  • Learning specific software programs

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate of Jurisprudence
  • License to practice law in Texas
  • Valid Texas Driver's License

Work Rights

Not specified

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