Attorney I

galvestoncountytx.gov

Galveston, TX, USA
$78,437.00 py
On-site
Public information act requests
Texas attorney general submissions
Responding to subpoenas
The County of Galveston is seeking an Attorney I to provide legal services, particularly in administrative, contractual, and civil matters, with a focus on open government laws and criminal prosecution. Candidates must have a law degree, be admitted to practice in Texas, and possess at least two years of relevant legal experience

Job Summary

  • The purpose of this class is to assist in the provision of a broad range of administrative, contractual, and civil legal services in support of county government operations with particular emphasis on open government laws and prosecution of criminal cases.
  • Primary focus on research, analysis, and drafting concerning Public Information Act requests and submissions to the Texas Attorney General on a broad array of county records.
  • Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, and performing research.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The County of Galveston is seeking an Attorney I to provide legal services, particularly in administrative, contractual, and civil matters, with a focus on open government laws and criminal prosecution. Candidates must have a law degree, be admitted to practice in Texas, and possess at least two years of relevant legal experience.

Salary

$78,437.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public Information Act requests
  • Texas Attorney General submissions
  • responding to subpoenas
  • advising county officials
  • records retention compliance
  • prosecution of criminal cases
  • jury or Judge trials

Nice-to-have

  • advising county government operations
  • criminal case management

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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