0000000362.ATTORNEY IV.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas-County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County District Attorney's Office seeks an Attorney IV to handle complex prosecutions, conduct legal research, evaluate cases, prepare indictments, and manage courtroom strategy.

The role includes leading prosecutions, negotiating settlements, training junior attorneys, and ensuring timely filings. Requires Texas license and experience as lead prosecutor. Full-time daytime schedule in a standard office environment with opportunities to advance within the office.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas license to practice law.
• At least 1 year of experience practicing law.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate criminal complaints, accept or reject cases for prosecution and determine charges.
• Review documents, conduct legal research, interview witnesses, gather evidence.
• Draft, file, and respond to motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trials/hearings.
• Explain legal processes to witnesses and prepare them for court testimony.
• Gather and present evidence and exhibits for trials/hearings.
• Represent state/clients in hearings and jury trials; conduct jury selection and cross-examinations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

0000000362.ATTORNEY IV.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Job 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000845
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 05:53 PM
• Apply Before 11/12/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day