Attorney, Felony I

Description:

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Summary:
The Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced and trial-tested Attorney, Felony I to serve as a lead prosecutor in one of the county's five felony district courts. This newly funded position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, take on complex and impactful felony cases, and grow within a nationally respected office that values professionalism, family-forward policies, and public service. The ideal candidate brings extensive felony jury trial experience, a commitment to justice, and the integrity, determination, and emotional intelligence required to manage challenging criminal cases with confidence and compassion. Join one of the most dynamic and high-performing prosecutorial teams in Texas, apply today!

Salary and benefits:
The annual salary is $124,503.60 – $145,000 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a generous benefits package.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures. It involves prosecuting adult felony offenders in the District Courts, maintaining daily contact with the public, and assisting the Criminal District Attorney with case trials and the handling of all criminal law matters. The role is also responsible for ensuring that prosecutions are conducted appropriately, based on the facts and the application of current law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

• Act as lead prosecutor for the court, as assigned by the Chief Felony Prosecutor.
• Mentor and assist Felony II prosecutor in all court proceedings, as assigned by the Chief Felony Prosecutor.
• Responsible for all-level felony cases assigned through intake process.
• Responsible for managing a larger caseload from intake through disposition.
• Performs case intake, screening of cases, and follow-up on investigation status to include review of reports and evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies.
• Make charging decisions and presents appropriate cases to the Grand Jury for indictment.
• Responsible for managing criminal dockets in assigned District Court.
• Reviews offense reports and discovery logs to ensure that all discovery has been made available to defense counsel.
• Prepares for and attends arraignment dockets, pre-trial hearings, bond hearings, and revocation hearings.
• Ensure court dockets have been appropriately prepared for each docket.
• Make appropriate plea offers upon reviewing evidence, criminal history, police reports and other relevant information.
• Negotiate plea offers and discuss relevant legal issues with defense counsel.
• Prepares for court hearing and trials, to include reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses (victims, civilians, law enforcement, and experts), preparing and/or reviewing trial motions, responding to defense motions, preparing court exhibits and conducting hearings and trials.
• Conduct trials (bench or jury) weekly.
• Represent the State of Texas in jury trials and must be well prepared to conduct jury selection, opening statements, witness examination (direct and cross), closing statements, and drafting jury charges.
• Perform complex legal research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law.
• Appellate work is not required, but opportunity is available as court schedule allows.
• Performs all other job-related duties, as assigned by the Chief Felony Prosecutor and/or Criminal District Attorney.
• Provide support and assist other court teams as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Criminal District Attorney and other Felony I prosecutors on various felony cases as needed.
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.

Mandatory Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. Three (3) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law. Significant Felony Jury trial experience. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
The individual must have a Texas Law license.

Desired Minimum Qualifications
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries 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.

Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

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