0000000028.Attorney Iii.District Attorney 'S Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas County, Texas is seeking a licensed attorney to serve as a lead prosecutor in assigned criminal cases, including felony and misdemeanor matters. The role involves evaluating complaints, filing charges, preparing indictments, and managing case dockets.

The attorney will conduct investigations, perform legal research, interview witnesses, and present evidence in court. Experience with civil litigation or appellate work is a plus; strong courtroom advocacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and one year of experience practicing law.
• Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Experience as a lead prosecutor for misdemeanors or experience with civil litigation or appellate work on direct appeals.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate criminal complaints and decide on prosecution; determine charges and prepare indictments.
• Review cases through documentation, research, witness interviews, and evidence gathering.
• Draft, file, and respond to motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trials or hearings.
• Explain legal processes to witnesses and prepare them for court testimony; keep clients informed.
• Present evidence and conduct trials including jury selection, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments.
• Negotiate settlements or pleas and secure approvals; prepare and file documents as needed.
• Manage court dockets and case schedules to meet deadlines and maintain records; assist training of junior attorneys.

Connaissances

Legal research

Trial preparation

Witness preparation

Courtroom testimony

Negotiation

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Description du poste

Description

Performs assignments involving litigation and legal research with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connections with assigned cases OR prosecutes felony cases in assigned court, to include case evaluation, preparation and management.

Responsibilities

1. Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines appropriate charges to be filed, and prepares required documentation for indictments.


2. Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:
   reviewing documentation,
   conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable laws, rules and interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, and
   gathering evidence.


3. Drafts, files, and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.


4. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases.


5. Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.


6. Represents the State or clients in hearings and jury/court trials by:
   conducting jury selection,
   presenting opening statements,
   conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
   presenting closing arguments.


7. Negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval of plea-bargains or settlement agreements.


8. Prepares legal documents, if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached, and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.


9. May manage court dockets and case schedules to ensure deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.


10. Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.


11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited law school. One (1) year of experience practicing law.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience as a lead prosecutor for all levels of misdemeanor offenses, or experience providing legal services in conjunction with civil litigation, or appellate work on direct appeals.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office and court room environment.