0000009522.Attorney I.District Attorney 'S Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work under supervision. The role involves litigation, research, drafting documents, and interpreting laws or prosecuting misdemeanor cases in assigned court.

Responsibilities include case evaluation, preparation, and representation in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings, as well as jury trials. Requires a current Texas bar license and a law degree from an accredited school.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• No experience required for entry-level assignment.
• Requires current license to practice law in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned cases by reviewing documents, researching applicable laws, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and determining actions.
• Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs and other legal documents for trials/hearings.
• Explains legal processes to witnesses and prepares them for court, keeping clients informed on status.
• Gathers and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials/hearings.
• Represents the State/client in trials/hearings, including jury selection and examinations.
• Participates in settlement or plea negotiations.
• Prepares settlement or plea documents and ensures proper filings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Trial preparation

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

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.