Description:

Summary/Objective:
The Smith County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney for a felony prosecutor position.

We are seeking prosecutors who will aggressively represent the victims and law enforcement and maintain the highest ethical standards. Our trial dockets provide a great opportunity to gain trial skills while working to improve your community. The salary range is $92,000 to 130,000, depending on experience. Benefits include county retirement plan, healthcare, bar dues, and CLE. There are no appellate duties associated with this job. Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. Tyler, Texas has a population of approximately 115,314 and Smith County has a total population around approximately 252,549.

Interested applicants should complete the attached application (please see link) with a cover letter and submit it to the address below.
https://www.tdcaa.com/job-bank/felony-prosecutor-3/

Jacob Putman

Criminal District Attorney
Smith County
100 N. Broadway, 4th Floor
Tyler, TX 75702
jputman@smith-county.com

Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes all aspects of felony prosecution, from indictment through sentencing.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Organized with the ability to manage a large trial docket.
Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.
Excellent Communication and public speaking skills
Willingness to learn and collaborate.

Education and Experience:
Experience successfully prosecuting misdemeanor or felony criminal cases to a jury.

Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.