Top 22 Criminal attorney Jobs in Austin, Tx

Attorney II (Criminal Assignment) - County Attorney
Williamson County —Georgetown, TX
- $88,983.52 - $94,561.74 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Attorney I - V - County Attorney/Criminal Division
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $80,879.90 - $105,892.80 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Military Attorney
Tully Rinckey —Austin, TX
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Criminal Defense Attorney
Kelly McMahan Law —Austin, TX
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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Associate Attorney - Family Law
Kimbrough Family Law —Austin, TX
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Attorney I - VI
Travis County —Austin, TX
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Attorney I - Criminal
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Attorney II (Protective Order Assignment) - County Attorney
Williamson County —Georgetown, TX
- $88,983.52 - $97,398.75 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Criminal Defense Attorney
Gordon Law PLLC —Austin, TX
- $81,547.57 - $125,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
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Attorney III - Criminal
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Attorney I - V - Protective Order Division
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $80,879.90 - $105,892.80 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Attorney ll - Criminal
Hays County —San Marcos, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Driver's License
- Presentation skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Civil Attorney - County Attorney
Williamson County —Georgetown, TX
- $113,829.51 - $121,023.76 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
14d
General Counsel
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $7,716.66 - $13,051.00 a month
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Consumer Law Attorney
AZ Law Firm —Austin, TX
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Choose your own hours
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Law Center Staff Attorney
Texas Advocacy Project —Austin, TX
- $70,000 - $112,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Attorney – Family Law
Law Office of Bryan Fagan —Austin, TX
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Attorney V - VII, TRE CCOST
Travis County —Austin, TX
- $105,892.80 - $121,243.20 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Removal Defense Immigration Attorney
Peek Law Group PLLC —Austin, TX
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Remote Immigration Attorney
Sessoms Law Group, LLC —United States
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Attorney II (Criminal Assignment) - County Attorney

Williamson County -
Georgetown, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$88,983.52 - $94,561.74 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Doctor of Law (JD)
Driver's License
Criminal case experience
Legal research databases
Adobe Acrobat

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Lead Attorney or Director, responsible for adult misdemeanor prosecutions from intake through the appeal process. Represents the State on behalf of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in applications for protective orders. Screens new cases, makes charging and filing decisions, and represents the State of Texas in all court proceedings (arraignment dockets, announcement dockets, bench trials, jury trials, pretrial hearings, probation revocation hearings and appeals), plea negotiations, evidence review, trial preparation, and witness interviews.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Prepares and conducts contested court hearings to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing trial exhibits, and conducting the hearing (i.e., jury selection, opening statements, witness examination and closing arguments)
Performs legal research by reading statutes and codes, analytical books, online case research, and specialized practice guides
Interviews and communicates with victims and witnesses and answers questions regarding the criminal justice system
Drafts legal documents such as motions, pleadings, orders, plea paperwork, legal memos, search warrants, and administrative documents
Communicates with county personnel, elected officials, judges, defense attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the general public

Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned

Criminal Assignment

Ensures responsibilities for announcement and plea dockets to include handling cases in the court room that have been set on the court's docket, discusses cases with defense attorneys and Adult Probation Officers, files court documents and responds to the Judge's questions and requests
Performs case intake, screens, and follows-up on investigations to include reviewing police reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies
Drafts investigative requests for additional evidence, makes charging decisions, and files charging instruments
Conducts plea negotiations and correspondence with defense attorneys to include reviewing evidence, reading criminal histories and police reports, submitting plea offers, negotiating specific terms and conditions, and responding to discovery requests
Performs hearings during open court for motions to revoke probation, motions to amend bond conditions, and motions to increase bond
Performs pretrials, announcement dockets, and first appearance dockets
Represents the State in Justice Peace Courts which includes travelling to Justice Peace Court on a weekly basis to process all criminal cases set for a pre-trial or trial hearing, negotiating with defense attorneys and pro-se defendants, and conducting bench and jury trials

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to – Lead Attorney or Director
Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Some travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and one (1) year of criminal law experience, including the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Rules of Evidence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

State Bar of Texas

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Valid driver’s license

Required within six (6) months of employment

Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience as a criminal attorney, preferably with a Criminal District or County Attorney's Office as a prosecutor
Working knowledge of Odyssey and Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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