Assistant District Attorney

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position applicants must submit a completed and signed Nacogdoches County Employment Application. Send by mail, email or fax to the Nacogdoches County Human Resources Department.

The job application is available at http://www.co.nacogdoches.tx.us/jobs

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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

145TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TEXAS

About the Office:

The primary duty of the District Attorney’s Office is to prosecute felony criminal offenses in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Additionally, the office handles the county’s juvenile caseload, initiates civil asset forfeiture proceedings, bond forfeiture proceedings, aids law enforcement in the investigation of criminal offenses, manages the pretrial diversionary program, and oversees the extradition of individuals accused of criminal offenses, among other duties.

Job Description:

The Nacogdoches County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking to fill an Assistant District Attorney position. The responsibilities of this position are to prosecute a variety of felony offenses, enforcing state laws related to everything from theft and drug offenses to crimes against children and murder, among other duties.

All prosecutors play a role in screening cases for presentation to the grand jury as assigned, each is responsible for the day-to-day docket management of their respective caseload, the handling of pretrial hearings, trying their cases before a judge or jury, and handling any appellate issues that may follow.

In addition to the prosecution of felony offenses, this position will also be responsible for prosecuting some juvenile cases.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice in Texas, and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage a felony caseload, from screening cases prior to presentation to the grand jury through indictment to disposition and appeal;
• Possess a working knowledge of Texas criminal law, procedure, and the rules of evidence, as well as relevant law from the Family Code as it relates to juvenile cases;
• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to seeing justice done;
• Ability to work with a supportive and professional team of prosecutors, investigators, and support staff;
• Be self-sufficient in the day-to-day handling of cases, pleadings, and correspondence;
• Able to perform their own legal research and possess excellent writing ability;
• Willingness to aid and advise law enforcement on the law and procedure, as well as the issuance of subpoenas, warrants, and applications;
• Possess analytical abilities necessary to articulate case-related issues in a courtroom environment;
• Have courtroom experience, preferably having tried criminal cases before a judge and/or jury; and,
• Be computer literate and proficient, able to use a case management database, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as navigate and become familiar with various media-related software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person