0000003372.Attorney Iii.District Attorney 'S Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks an attorney to perform litigation and legal research with authority to make tactical decisions in assigned cases. Responsibilities include case evaluation, preparation and management, and prosecuting felony cases in the designated court.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, 1 year of legal practice, and an active Texas license with experience as a lead prosecutor or in related civil/appellate work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• One year of experience practicing law.
• Requires a current license to practice law in Texas and lead prosecutor experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates criminal complaints and prepares documentation for indictments.
• Leads case evaluation, evidence gathering, and trial preparation.
• Drafts motions and legal documents for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State or clients in hearings and jury trials, including voir dire and opening statements.

Skills

Legal research

Case evaluation

Trial preparation

Plead negotiations

Witness handling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.