Travis County, TX
Attorney III - VII (Federal Civil Litigation)
Travis County, TX, Austin, TX
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-09254
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, outstanding health, vision, and dental insurance, an on-site health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Then bring your talents to Travis County!
The Attorney practices civil or criminal law for Texas County or District government.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classifications handles cases and matters that are moderately complex and that may result in moderately severe consequences without supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Attorney III - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND three (3) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $81,074.79
Attorney IV - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND four (4) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $86,761.41
Attorney V - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND six (6) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $99,345.18
Attorney VI - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND eight (8) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $106,310.90
Attorney VII - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND ten (10) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $113,755.98
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.
Location: Ned Granger Building, 314 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Department: County Attorney
Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2024 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas?
02
How many years have you been a practicing licensed attorney?
03
Describe your experience in federal civil litigation (e.g. experience in federal court, mediation, discovery, hearings, trials, etc.)
04
Describe your experience in state civil litigation (e.g. experience in federal court, mediation, discovery, hearings, trials, etc.):
05
Describe your experience in civil rights defense litigation:
06
Describe your experience in representing public entities (Civil Service Commission, Public Information Act issues, etc.):
07
Describe your experience in providing counseling and drafting advice (e.g., providing risk analysis of courses of action, reviewing policies and procedures, etc.):
Required Question
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-09254
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, outstanding health, vision, and dental insurance, an on-site health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Then bring your talents to Travis County!
The Attorney practices civil or criminal law for Texas County or District government.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classifications handles cases and matters that are moderately complex and that may result in moderately severe consequences without supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration.
- Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, contracts, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
- Takes depositions and responds to discovery requests. Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including subpoenas, motions, orders, writs, warrants, contracts, official policies, and other related documents.
- Prepares cases for trial. Collects, organizes, and prepares evidence, information, and other legal materials.
- Represents Travis County predominately in federal court for hearings and trials largely on constitutional and civil rights cases.
- Provides legal analysis to clients on various issues, largely constitutional and civil rights issues.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Attorney III - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND three (3) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $81,074.79
Attorney IV - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND four (4) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $86,761.41
Attorney V - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND six (6) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $99,345.18
Attorney VI - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND eight (8) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $106,310.90
Attorney VII - J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND ten (10) years licensed attorney work experience. Starting Salary: $113,755.98
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law, in particular constitutional ad civil rights law.
- Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Methods and practices of pleading cases and of effective techniques for presentation of cases in court or to effectively present facts and precedents verbally and in writing in law related matters.
- Policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to court system.
- Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and a variety of software packages.
- Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures, and legal precedents in area of specialty.
- Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically.
- Present facts, precedents, and arguments verbally and in writing and apply negotiation skills.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently.
- Manage time well and perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
- Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.
Location: Ned Granger Building, 314 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Department: County Attorney
Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2024 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
- Dental
- Vision
- Supplemental Life, AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years have you been a practicing licensed attorney?
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 6 years
- 6 to 10 years
- 10 years or more
03
Describe your experience in federal civil litigation (e.g. experience in federal court, mediation, discovery, hearings, trials, etc.)
04
Describe your experience in state civil litigation (e.g. experience in federal court, mediation, discovery, hearings, trials, etc.):
05
Describe your experience in civil rights defense litigation:
06
Describe your experience in representing public entities (Civil Service Commission, Public Information Act issues, etc.):
07
Describe your experience in providing counseling and drafting advice (e.g., providing risk analysis of courses of action, reviewing policies and procedures, etc.):
Required Question