Civil Attorney - Family Law - County Attorney's Office

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• Represent DFPS in court hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and required non-court meetings.
• Review, investigate, and prosecute civil cases; present cases before judges and juries.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
• Collaborate with DFPS caseworkers, supervisors, regional attorneys, attorneys' ad litem, and CASA supervisors and volunteers.
• Provide 24/7 legal advice during on-call weeks (every third week).
• Mentor and assist other employees; assign and review work as needed.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
• Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court. Certified in the Federal District Court, Southern District of Texas and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience; preference for family law and child protective services.
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, colleagues, and elected officials.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $4,062.40 - $5,078.40 biweekly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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