Felony Prosecutor

Felony Prosecutor – Border Prosecution Unit

JOB SUMMARY:

The 156th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has a position for a felony level prosecutor with the Border Prosecution Unit (BPU). Duties include evaluation and prosecution of felony criminal offenses and juvenile offenses considered border crimes due to a nexus with the Texas-Mexico border. This prosecutor will be expected to represent the State in criminal felony prosecutions in the Bee, Live Oak and McMullen County District Courts. The prosecutor will be expected to evaluate cases, contact victims, work with law enforcement officers, engage in plea negotiations with defense attorneys, and try appropriate cases to jury verdicts.

Applicants must be licensed by and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Salary up to $140,000, based on candidate’s prosecutorial experience. This position is funded by a grant through the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grant Division. Benefits include coverage of MCLE costs and bar dues as well as retirement and health insurance.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants should submit a resume, and any supporting documentation applicant believes is relevant to the position-e.g., cover letter and/or professional references to:

Tiffany McWilliams

156th Judicial District Attorney

tiffany.mcwilliams@beecounty.texas.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person