0000003856.ATTORNEY III.DA-SAKI

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Texas seeks an attorney with strong litigation and prosecution experience to handle felony and misdemeanor cases, conduct legal research, and manage case strategy from evaluation to trial. The role requires a law degree, active Texas license, and prior lead-prosecutor exposure.

The candidate will prepare and present cases in court, negotiate plea agreements, supervise witnesses, and train junior attorneys while maintaining thorough records and meeting court deadlines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• One year of experience practicing law.
• Requires a current license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience as lead prosecutor for misdemeanors or civil litigation/appeals experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate criminal complaints and determine charges for prosecution.
• Review cases, perform legal research, interview witnesses, and gather evidence.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, or other court documents for trials/hearings.
• Explain legal process to witnesses and prepare them for testimony.
• Gather, present evidence and related material for trials/hearings; guide witnesses.
• Represent the State or clients in hearings and trials with jury selection, opening statements, examinations, and closing arguments.
• Negotiate settlements or plea bargains and obtain approval of terms.
• Prepare settlements or plea documents and ensure proper filing and signatures.
• May manage court dockets/case schedules and coordinate deadlines.
• Train or assist in training Attorneys I and II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Criminal law

Witness interviewing

Education

J.D. (Law degree)

Job description

Job 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

• Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines appropriate charges to be filed, and prepares required documentation for indictments.
• 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.
• 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 cases.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.
• 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.
• Negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval of plea-bargains or settlement agreements.
• Prepares legal documents, if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached, and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• May manage court dockets and case schedules to ensure deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.
• 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.