COUNTY OF POTTER

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Potter needs qualified individuals to fill the following position. If you are interested and

feel that you are qualified or if you know someone who might be qualified for this position, submit

application, resume and references to the Human Resource Department, Room #705 of the Santa Fe

Building, 900 S. Polk., Amarillo, TX 79101. Applicants will be interviewed only if they meet the

necessary requirements and qualifications for the following:

JOB TITLE ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general direction from the elected 47

District Attorney, this position

represents the State in all matters handled by the 47

District Attorney Office.

Screens, files and Prosecutes felony crimes; handles assigned cases from intake

through appeal. Evaluates cases for filing or presentation to the grand jury by

reviewing police incident and investigative reports, examining physical evidence

and crime scenes, interviewing witnesses, surveying criminal histories, directing

additional investigation when necessary, and drafting charging instruments.

Counsels and discusses cases with probation officers, law enforcement officials,

victims, and witnesses. Handles all necessary pre-trial matters including plea-

bargain/sentencing negotiations and evidentiary/suppression hearings. Prepares

cases for trial by issuing subpoenas, preparing witnesses, manufacturing trial

exhibits, filing all necessary motions and notices, and generating trial strategies.

Conducts trial of cases to a jury or to the bench by selecting jury panels,

presenting evidence, cross-examining opposing witnesses, and making legal

arguments. Handles appeals by reviewing court transcripts, assessing all relevant

legal issues, conducting legal research, preparing briefs, and presenting oral

arguments to the Court of Appeals if necessary. Provides training for law

enforcement agencies and advocate groups. Gives lectures to law enforcement,

community groups and civic organizations. Responds to citizen inquiries

regarding legal issues and current cases.

SKILLS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of

the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

 Knowledge of bond forfeitures and asset seizures and forfeitures

 Knowledge of the methods, practices, and courtroom procedures

involved in civil and criminal matters

 Knowledge of relevant criminal and civil laws including statutes, rules

of evidence, case law and appellate procedures

 Knowledge of the general principles of criminal case administration

and methods of criminal justice practice

 Knowledge of Potter County 47

District Attorney's office regulations,

policies, and procedures Knowledge of the general methodologies and

practices employed by Potter County law enforcement agencies

 Skill in reviewing and interpreting complex legal issues

 Skill in screening and preparing cases for filing or presentation to a

grand jury

 Skill in prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony cases

 Skill in preparing and presenting cases for appellate review Skill in

managing a mixed civil and criminal caseload

 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

with supervisors, co-workers, other law enforcement agencies and the

public

 Attends and participates in law enforcement TLETS training and

annual continuing legal education as required by the State of Texas.

EDUCATION AND Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE: Must have license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing

with the State Bar of Texas.

STARTING SALARY: $68,000 depending on experience, coverage under the Potter County Health Plan

for employees and eligible dependents is available. State Bar dues, (from the

time of hire forward), CLE and membership in TDCAA will be paid by the 47

District Attorney’s Office for the selected candidate.

PHYSICAL The physical demands described here are representative of those that

ACTIVITIES must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

REQUIRED: functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

WORK The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

ENVIRONMENT: an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of

this job, the employee usually works in a normal office setting or in a courtroom

setting. The employee must interview and prosecute criminals, and is

occasionally exposed to health or physical hazards.

Applicants should anticipate a complete and thorough background investigation and review of any

criminal history. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by phone or mail and be

required to travel to Amarillo for a face to face interview. Travel expenses for required interview

cannot be reimbursed.

Interested candidates may also submit a Potter County employment application (accessible at

www.co.potter.tx.us) and forward said application, letter of interest, resume, and references to:

Potter County Human Resources Department

900 S. Polk Street, Suite 705

Amarillo, Texas 79101

E-mail: terrirobertson@co.potter.tx.us

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

POTTER COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL

ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISIONS OF

SERVICES.