0000003429.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County's Office of the District Attorney seeks a prosecutor to work under supervision on misdemeanor cases, conducting legal research, drafting motions, and handling court appearances. The role includes managing court dockets, training junior attorneys, and serving as a primary liaison with judges, law enforcement, victims, and witnesses in pre-trial and trial settings.

The ideal candidate is a Texas-licensed attorney with a JD from an accredited law school and at least six months of

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in Texas with a JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience with misdemeanor prosecutions, litigation, and legal research preferred.
• Ability to draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents for court.

Responsibilities

• Handle misdemeanor prosecutions under supervision, including case evaluation and trial preparation.
• Perform legal research, draft legal documents, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Represent the State in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings, and in jury and court trials.
• Train and supervise Attorney I staff, manage assigned court matters, and liaison with judges and law enforcement.
• Communicate effectively with defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Participate in negotiations and plea-bargain discussions as appropriate.

Job description

Job Description

Working under the supervision and direction of more experienced attorneys, completes legal assignments that are more difficult in nature, but usually involve limited responsibility. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations OR prosecutes misdemeanor cases in assigned court. Manages assigned court, trains Attorney I's and monitors their performance and acts as a primary liaison with court judge. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the state/client 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.

Working under the supervision and direction of more experienced attorneys, completes legal assignments that are more difficult in nature, but usually involve limited responsibility. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations OR prosecutes misdemeanor cases in assigned court. Manages assigned court, trains Attorney I's and monitors their performance and acts as a primary liaison with court judge. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management; represents the state/client 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

• Manages court docket, court schedules and ensures deadlines are met.
• Trains and assist in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
• Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research on applicable law, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge, the case, gathering evidence, and determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client or victim/family are kept informed on status of case.
• Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
• Represents the State and client in trial and hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
• Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• Prepares necessary legal document if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited law school. Six (6) months of experience practicing law.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office and court room environment.