Description:
The Dallas City Attorney's Municipal Prosecution Section is seeking an energetic, self-motivated attorney licensed to practice in Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar to fill a full-time position. The Prosecution Section is responsible for the criminal prosecution of Class C misdemeanors and violations of municipal ordinances in the Dallas Municipal Court. Class C misdemeanors include traffic violations, assault, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and theft, among others.The Prosecution Section also represents
the City of Dallas in the following civil proceedings: Administrative
adjudications in the hearing officer's court, dangerous dog appeals,
parking appeals, stormwater proceedings, and bond forfeitures.
Applicants
must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as
a collaborative, problem solving mindset. Applicants must be currently
licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and have at least one
year of experience practicing law in Texas.