Assistant District Attorney

Job Title: Assistant District Attorney

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: District Attorney

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all felonies; representing the state or county in matters as permitted by statues; and prosecuting and settling bond forfeiture cases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prosecutes indicted felony criminal cases, motions to revoke probation, and other miscellaneous non-jury matters;
• Performs case evaluation for indictment and trial;
• Participates in jury selection and jury trial procedures;
• Prosecutes narcotics offenders and related asset forfeiture cases;
• Oversees plea negotiations;
• Locates and subpoenas witnesses;
• Interviews witnesses and counsels victims;
• Represents the state on appeals in criminal cases and bond forfeitures;
• Prepares cases and brainstorms ideas for court prosecutions;
• Researches legal questions;
• Conducts pretrial court hearings, including suppression motions;
• Advises task force agents in the investigation of narcotics and drug related activity;
• Consults with other agencies, defense attorneys, and District Attorney offices as requested; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent;
• Five (5) years of related work experience as a licensed attorney;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical standard exam as described personnel handbook; and
• Must provide reliable transportation when a county vehicle is not available to perform job duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, legal procedures, and the court system;
• Knowledge of county ordinances, policies, and procedures;
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar or job-related programs);
• Skill in negotiation and reaching agreements;
• Skill in planning and organizing work;
• Skill in interpersonal relations;
• Skill in verbal and written communication;
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems;
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes;
• Skill in organizing and presenting persuasive arguments;
• Skill in drafting and editing legal documents;
• Ability to read complex materials, conduct legal research, analyze legal questions, and to effectively explain conclusions;
• Ability to write appeal briefs, pleadings, memos, and correspondence;
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with other employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.

Full-Time Regular Position

Base Salary: $7,712.20 Monthly

Salary: Based on Experience

Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $92,546.37 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person