Attorney I - General Misdemeanor Division - District Attorney's Office

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• Reviews, investigates, prosecutes, and presents cases to judges and conducts hearings and jury trials of criminal cases.
• Counsels and trains local law enforcement, prepares arrest and search warrants, researches legal issues, negotiate plea bargains, coordinates victims and witnesses and prepares subpoenas, and is responsible for discovery production.
• Strong case evaluation, writing, and communication skills will be required.
• Our attorneys enjoy a comradery and support system second to none.
• Training is consistently available to enhance your personal skill set as a litigator and decision-maker.
• Bar dues and CLE are paid for by the office.
• Applicants should be Texas licensed attorneys in good standing with at least one year of job-related experience.
• Relevant internship or advocacy experience preferred.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $40.47 - $50.59 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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