Civil Attorney - County Attorney
Williamson County
About the role
Job Bulletin - - Williamson County Civil Attorney - County Attorney Reporting directly to the Civil Division Chief, responsible for representing the State in a broad range of civil matters, including civil litigation for the County (both plaintiff and defense), providing counsel to Elected Officials and department heads, and providing legal representation for the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies as needed. Represents the County in mental health civil commitment cases, juvenile law prosecution, bond forfeiture proceedings, and all civil litigation proceedings. Occasionally represents the Department of Family Protective Services in Child Protective Services (CPS) proceedings.
Reviews responsive information in Public Information Act requests from responsive departments and provides legal redactions as necessary. Prepares information for submission in exhibits submitted to the Attorney General’s Office for a ruling. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED - Provides support and assistance to the Civil Division Chief in performing all duties related to defense representation of the County or County officials in civil litigation, tort claims, civil rights claims/Section 1983 litigation, employment claims, and other civil issues, including discovery, mediations, trials, and appeals - Provides in-depth research briefs on a wide variety of topics pertaining to civil law - Provides legal advice and counsel to county officials on legal inquiries and requests for opinions related to varied areas of law and the official’s duties pursuant to law while counseling on any exposure to liability and litigation - Executes
Available shifts
- Work outside of the normal office
- (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
What you'll do
- for communication with claimants or attorneys representing claimants regarding conclusions
- Drafts pleadings and response motions to include but not limited to Motions to Quash, Plea to the Jurisdiction, Motions to Transfer, General Answers, and Application for Appointment of Guardian
- Provides representation and assistance to the Bail Bond Board
- Represents the State in bail bond forfeiture proceedings
- Conducts legal research and analysis in preparation for legal briefs, pleadings, and motions to be filed and argued in court regarding litigation pending against the County and/or County officials and employees
- Performs contract or document review, or preparation of contracts and other legal documents
- Prepares training materials and provides training and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on legal matters pertaining to the investigation and processing of criminal and civil matters
- Communicates with outside agencies and county personnel, including department heads, law enforcement, elected officials, county employees, attorneys, and opposing attorneys
- Interfaces with other law enforcement agencies and governmental departments for interagency transfers
- Provides back-up duties and
- Periodically attends Commissioner’s Court open and executive sessions to offer legal advice and counsel
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
What you'll bring
- Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and five (5) years of experience in a county or district attorney office, city attorney, or other governmental attorney with experience in areas related to the job duties; or six (6) years of civil law experience as an attorney in relevant areas - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
- Required
- State Bar of Texas Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid driver’s
- Required within six (6) months of employment
- Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification PREFERRED
- 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:
Benefits
- $113,829.51
- $121,023.76 Annually LOCATION Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 14.03377 DEPARTMENT County Attorney OPENING DATE 07/30/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous FLSA Exempt
- Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families.
- These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
- To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive
- The County also provides retirement
- Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).
- In addition to these basic employee
About the employer
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. , cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.
, 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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