0000003433.Attorney I.District Attorney 'S Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks an entry-level prosecuting attorney to perform routine legal work under supervision. The role includes litigation, legal research, drafting documents, and interpreting laws. Prosecutes misdemeanor cases as assigned, with supervision based on experience. Must hold Texas license to practice law.

Responsibilities include case evaluation, trial preparation, witness handling, negotiations, and timely filing of documents. Standard office and courtroom environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• No experience required.
• Requires a current license to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cases by reviewing docs, researching applicable laws, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence and deciding action.
• Draft, file and respond to motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trials or hearings.
• Explain legal processes to witnesses and prepare them for court testimony; keep clients and victims informed.
• Gather and present evidence and exhibits for trials or hearings.
• Represent the State in trials/hearings including jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing arguments.
• Participate in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• Prepare documents if a settlement or plea agreement is reached and ensure filings and signatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Drafting documents

Legal interpretation

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

Description

Working under immediate supervision, performs entry-level legal work of a routine nature. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations OR prosecutes misdemeanor cases in assigned court. Performs case evaluation, preparation and management; represents the state/client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses and other interested parties. Receives level of oversight, training and supervision based on experience and expertise in misdemeanor prosecution.

Responsibilities

• 1. Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:
  reviewing documentation,
  conducting necessary legal research on applicable laws,
  interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases,
  gathering evidence, and
  determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• 2. Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
• 3. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases.
• 4. Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.
• 5. Represents the State and client in trials and hearings by:
  conducting jury selection,
  presenting opening statements,
  conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
  presenting closing arguments.
• 6. Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• 7. Prepares necessary legal documents if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Graduation from an accredited law school. No experience required.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Standard office and court room environment.