COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY (GENERAL COUNSEL UNIT)

Posting number: 2026-00315

Department: County Attorney's Office

Job classification: SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY (COUNTY ATTORNEY)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Attorney

Summary

*Salary Dependent on qualifications and experience*

Acceptable Experience and Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence and a minimum of three (3) years of criminal and/or civil experience; 

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities along with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. 

Certificates and Licenses Required 

Must have and maintain a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. 

In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date. 

Depending on area assigned: Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. 

Examples of duties

Essential Duties

Provides general counsel services on a wide variety of civil matters including contract review, issuance of opinions, advising with respect to open government requirements; interpretation and enforcement of land use regulations, may review, analyze and draft legislation, as well as policies and procedures; attends and assists at the meetings of the Commissioners Court as well as numerous county boards and entities; Provides legal advice and counsel to the County Commissioner's Court and department heads on a variety of topics; strong written and oral communication skills. This position may offer a hybrid work schedule that includes telework and in-office work. 

Reviews case facts for legal sufficiency, drafts motion statements and prepares required legal documents; 

Researches statutes and case law issues and revises legal documents to reflect new legislation; 

Examines video, file and physical case evidence;

Confers with attorneys regarding case information and pleadings, law enforcement agencies regarding case investigation and trial preparation, and witnesses regarding case preparation and testimony; 

Edits legal documents prepared by support staff; 

Responsible for litigating routine to complex hearings, trials and appeals; 

Prepares and presents oral arguments for routine to complex cases; 

Frequent handling of confidential legal information and documents; 

Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;  

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; 

Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; 

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and 

Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. 

Depending on area assigned: 

County Attorney’s Office: 

Represents the State of Texas in the prosecution of misdemeanor level crimes or civil violations for illegal dumping, clean air and water violations, deceptive business practice and hot checks; 

Prosecutes juvenile delinquency matters; 

May prosecute bond forfeitures and represents the State in expunction proceedings;   

Provides legal representation to obtain protective orders for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking/harassment; 

Provides representation in child protective services cases and elder abuse, as well as mental health proceedings;   

Provides general counsel services on a wide variety of civil matters including contract review, issuance of opinions, advising with respect to open government requirements; 

May review, analyze and draft legislation, policies and procedures; 

Attends and assists at the meetings of the Commissioners Court as well as numerous county boards and entities; 

Provides representation to the County and i