JOB
The Juvenile Resource Attorney (JRA) will be responsible for providing support to the Bexar County-managed assigned counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in juvenile matters.
The JRA attorney will be available to sit with court-appointed attorneys as first or second chair counsel if feasible and no conflict of interest exists.
The JRA will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for court-appointed attorneys in their work of appointed cases.
The JRA will be responsible for managing and monitoring intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to cases.
The JRA will be responsible for the review of financial claims and monitoring adherence to caseload guidelines and provide support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issues.
The JRA will assist the Executive Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Technology with training, publications, and other duties as needed in the field of juvenile defense.
Grant Funded
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serves as subject matter expert in juvenile, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability Support the Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) panel attorneys in juvenile mattersServe as the primary liaison between the MAC office and juvenile courts administrationMonitor and manage legal resources made available through the MAC--physically and electronically--for panel attorneys in their work of appointed casesMonitor and manage intake assessment and appropriate assignment of attorneys to casesReview financial claims, forward vouchers for payment and monitor adherence to caseload guidelinesProvide support, when needed, with pretrial matters, litigation, or trial issuesAssist the Director, the Trial Division Chief, and the Director of Professional Development & Technology with training and publicationsSupport the active recruitment of qualified attorneys to serve on the juvenile panelPerform other duties as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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