lead prosecutor

Dallas County

JOB DESCRIPTION
 Supervises the operations of an assigned court and/or assigned cases including staff supervision, evaluation and training.
 
Management Scope: May generally supervise staff.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 1. Manages the court docket by assigning cases and work to felony prosecutors, attorneys and other staff.
 
2. Authorizes reduction in level or class of offenses, recommends PR bonds, approves granting of probation and signs various types of dismissals.
 
3. Resolves disputes between the court, defense attorneys and staff, and determines appropriate actions to be taken for unusual, extremely serious or complex situations.
 
4. Ensures that records and documents are accurate, up-to-date and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
 
5. Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by: 
 reviewing documentation,
 
 conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable law, rules and regulations,
 
 interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases,
 
 gathering evidence, and
 
 determining the appropriate action(s) to be taken.
 
6. Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
 
7. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of case.
 
8. Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related materials for trials or hearings.
 
9. Represents the State or clients in pre-trials, evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials by:
 
 conducting jury selection,
 
 presenting opening statements,
 
 conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
 
 presenting closing arguments.
 
10. Assesses strengths and weaknesses of cases, negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreements
 
11. Prepares legal documents if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
 
12. Conducts presentations at conferences and seminars; instructs law enforcement and other criminal justice personnel in legal aspects of investigations, prosecutions and other litigation; and speaks before community and citizens groups.
 
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education, Experience and Training: 
Graduation from an accredited law school. Four (4) years of experience practicing law.
 
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience as lead prosecutor for more-complex felony cases, as lead counsel in conjunction with more serious or complex civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals and capital writs.
 
Physical/Environmental Requirements: 
Standard office and court environment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
 With minimal supervision and oversight, performs advanced legal work in the area assigned. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations. Work is performed under general direction with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connection with assigned cases OR prosecutes the more complex general or special-category felony cases in assigned court. Performs case evaluation, preparation and management; represents the state in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communications with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, and other interested parties.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 1. Evaluates criminal complaints in order to decide whether or not to accept or reject the case for prosecution, to determine the appropriate charge to be filed and to prepare the required documentation for indictment.
 
2. Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by: · reviewing documentation, · conducting necessary legal research on applicable law, · interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case, · gathering evidence, and · determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
 
3. Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
 
4. Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client of victim/family kept informed on status of case.
 
5. Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
 
6. Represents the State or client in trial and hearings by: · conducting jury selection, · presenting opening statements, · conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and · presenting closing arguments.
 
7. Negotiates settlements or plea-bargain. Obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreement if reached.
 
8. Prepares necessary legal document if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
 
9. Manages court docket and case schedules to ensure court deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.
 
10. Trains or assists in training Attorneys I, II, and III.
 
11. On an as needed basis, may perform some of the duties of the Section Chief on a short-term temporary basis.
 
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education, Experience and Training: 
Graduation from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Two (2) years and six (6) months of experience practicing law. Experience as lead prosecutor for all levels of felony offenses, serving as lead counsel in conjunction with civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals is required.
 
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
 
Physical/Environmental Requirements: 
Normal office environment.
 
Disclaimer: 
This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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