0000003433.ATTORNEY I.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Texas seeks an entry-level prosecutor to handle misdemeanor prosecutions and routine legal work under supervision. You will perform case evaluation, research, drafting, and courtroom appearances, managing communications with victims, defense attorneys and court personnel.

Graduation from an accredited law school and an active Texas license are required. No prior experience is necessary; the role offers growth through supervised exposure to pre-trial and trial proceedings within

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in Texas.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned cases by reviewing documentation, conducting legal research, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and determining actions.
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trials or hearings.
• Explains legal processes to witnesses and keeps clients or victims informed on case status.
• Gathers and presents evidence for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State in trials and hearings with jury selection, opening statements, examinations and closing arguments.
• Participates in settlement or plea negotiations.
• Prepares documents if a settlement or plea is reached and ensures proper filings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Case evaluation

Witness interviewing

Motions drafting

Courtroom testimony

Plea negotiations

Texas Bar License

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job 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

• 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
  • determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken
• Drafts, files and responds to necessary 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 cases.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State and client in trials and hearings by:
  • conducting jury selection
  • presenting opening statements
  • conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses
  • presenting closing arguments
• Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• Prepares necessary legal documents 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. 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.