SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the competent representation of the City of Amarillo and the State of Texas in Municipal Court, prosecuting violations of Amarillo's municipal code, state and local traffic laws, and other various Class C Misdemeanors; prepare cases for trial, including filing documents, reviewing evidence, and appearing in court; screens police and other City agency incident reports for violations; appear at numerous virtual dockets; and represent the State in appeals to the county court and in civil hearings.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for prosecution of cases in Municipal Court.
Reviews cases for probable cause and oversees filing of complaints on cases in Municipal Court.
Assists court clerks in drafting the factual additions to complaints.
Interviews witnesses.
Confers with complainants.
Advises City personnel on essential elements of a case.
Plea-bargains with attorneys and defendants.
Prepares for and tries both jury and non-jury trials and other hearings.
Conducts legal research for trials and appeals.
Represents the City and State on appeals.
Screens police and other City agency reports for violations.
Prepares and attends Pro Se Dockets, and Attorney Dockets, and Specialty Dockets.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law and license to practice law in the State of Texas (in good standing). Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate computers and other basic office equipment, including copy machine, printer and fax.
Ability to learn specific software programs used by the Police Department and Municipal Court.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in a safe and secure indoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
