Description:

Summary:
This position requires a thorough knowledge of criminal prosecution and court procedures. This position is responsible for handling misdemeanor and felony legal matters and trying cases in County Court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All aspects of prosecution of criminal offenses, including case screening, preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, warrants and other paperwork as necessary, witness preparation, securing and gathering of evidence, and representation of the State of Texas in pretrial proceedings, as well as in criminal bench trials and jury trials in County Courts.
Formulation, justification, and communication of plea offers in criminal cases.
Works with judges, court staff, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, pro se defendants (when permissible by law), victims, witnesses, and office staff in the preparation and prosecution of criminal litigation.
Performance of legal research necessary to effectively represent the State of Texas in criminal cases.
Advising law enforcement agencies and officers on issues of criminal law and criminal procedure; answering inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies regarding the duties of the District Attorney's office.
Other duties as assigned by the District Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education:
Must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of criminal prosecution, law enforcement, and court procedures.
Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents.
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, county officials, the court system, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, and fax machine.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have a Texas law license.
Must be an active member and in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association.
Will accept applications from graduates awaiting Bar Exam/Bar results.