Webb County, TX - Laredo, TX
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About the position
This position is responsible for performing assigned functions of the Civil Legal Division. The role involves assisting the Director of the Civil Legal Division in directing the day-to-day operations of the department, including hiring and training staff, assigning personnel to projects, and supervising, evaluating, and disciplining personnel. The position also includes overseeing and assisting in the filing and representation of assigned cases, reviewing dockets, and conducting staff meetings. Additionally, the role requires attending meetings and making presentations to elected officials, department heads, and employees, as well as assisting in the drafting of contracts, policies, procedures, memoranda, and legal briefs. The position involves attending Commissioners Court and county and district court proceedings, advising Commissioners Court, and providing advice and counsel to department heads and elected officials upon request. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of the Civil Legal Division in directing the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Assists in the hiring and training of staff, assignment of personnel to projects, and assists the director in supervision, evaluation, and discipline of personnel.
- Oversees and assists in the filing and representation of assigned cases; reviews dockets and conducts staff meetings.
- Attends meetings and makes presentations to elected officials, department heads, and employees.
- Assists in the drafting of contracts, policies, procedures, memoranda, and legal briefs.
- Attends Commissioners Court, county and district court proceedings.
- Assists elected officials and department heads in employment issues upon request by and with permission of the Commissioners Court.
- Advises Commissioners Court and upon Court's request, provides advice and counsel to department heads and elected officials.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of law.
- Licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
- Must be a member of the State Bar of Texas.
- Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
- Knowledge of health and safety codes.
- Knowledge of trial proceedings.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in applying and interpreting Administrative Codes and Regulatory Requirements.
- Skill in the completion of legal research.
- Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in training and supervising personnel.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Must be fluent in English.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- Ancillary products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Clinic
- Vacation and sick leave
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
- Retirement benefits (TCDRS)
