0000009522.ATTORNEY I.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work under supervision, including litigation, research, and drafting documents. The role involves interpreting laws and representing the state in pre-trial and trial settings, with communication to defense counsel, victims, and witnesses.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and a current license to practice law in Texas. No prior experience is required; standard office and courtroom duties apply.

Qualifications

• Requires strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cases by reviewing docs and researching applicable laws.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Explain legal processes to witnesses and prepare them for court.
• Gather and present evidence for trials or hearings.
• Represent the State in trials/hearings and conduct jury selections.
• Participate in settlement or plea negotiations.
• Prepare documents if settlements or plea deals are reached.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Education

Graduation 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, and 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, and 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.