0000004463.ATTORNEY V.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an experienced Attorney for the District Attorney's Office in Dallas, Texas. This full-time position requires overseeing court operations and managing complex felony cases.

The successful candidate will have graduated from an accredited law school, hold a current Texas law license, and possess at least four years of legal practice experience. Responsibilities include managing case dockets, negotiating settlements, and representing the State in court.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience as lead prosecutor for complex felony cases is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the court docket and assign cases.
• Ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Gather and present evidence in trials.
• Represent the State in various legal hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Experience practicing law (4 years)

Job description

0000004463.ATTORNEY V.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

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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

1. Manages the court docket by assigning cases and work to felony prosecutors, attorneys and other staff.
2. Authorizes reduction in level or class of offenses, recommends PR bonds, approves granting of probation and signs various types of dismissals.
3. Resolves disputes between the court, defense attorneys and staff, and determines appropriate actions to be taken for unusual, extremely serious or complex situations.
4. Ensures that records and documents are accurate, up-to-date and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
5. 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
6. Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
7. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of case.
8. Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related materials for trials or hearings.
9. 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
10. Assesses strengths and weaknesses of cases, negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreements.
11. Prepares legal documents if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
12. 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.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000130
• Posting Date 07/01/2026, 04:20 PM
• Apply Before 08/01/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time