0000003373.ATTORNEY V.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dallas County seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor to supervise court operations and staff, manage dockets, and handle complex cases. The role includes guiding cases from intake to trial, performing research, and presenting evidence.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Texas, with a track record as lead prosecutor on serious felony matters and appellate work. Strong supervisory and negotiation skills are essential.

Formación

• Requires current Texas law license.
• Lead prosecutor experience for complex felony civil litigation or extensive appellate work preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manages court docket by assigning cases and work to prosecutors and staff.
• Authorizes reductions and probation decisions; signs dismissals.
• Resolves disputes between court, defense attorneys and staff; handles complex situations.
• Ensures records and documents are accurate and processed per procedures.
• Conducts legal research, interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, determines actions.
• Drafts and files motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trials/hearings.
• Explains legal processes to witnesses; prepares them for court.
• Gathers and presents evidence for trials/hearings.
• Represents state in pre-trials and trials with jury selection, openings, direct and cross-examinations, closings.
• Assesses case strengths/weaknesses; negotiates settlements or plea bargains; obtains approvals as needed.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Educación

Law degree (JD)

Descripción del empleo

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

• Manages the court docket by assigning cases and work to felony prosecutors, attorneys and other staff.
• Authorizes reduction in level or class of offenses, recommends PR bonds, approves granting of probation and signs various types of dismissals.
• Resolves disputes between the court, defense attorneys and staff, and determines appropriate actions to be taken for unusual, extremely serious or complex situations.
• Ensures that records and documents are accurate, up-to-date and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
• 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
  • determining the appropriate action(s) to be taken
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of case.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related materials for trials or hearings.
• 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
  • presenting closing arguments
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses of cases, negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreements
• Prepares legal documents if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.