1000000100.Attorney V.District Attorneys Office

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dallas County, Texas is seeking a seasoned prosecutor to supervise court operations and lead assigned cases, including staff supervision, evaluation and training.

This role requires a Texas licensed attorney with experience as lead prosecutor on complex felony cases, strong trial skills and ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced court environment.

The ideal candidate will ensure records accuracy, draft filings, and guide law enforcement and the community through ongoing proceedings.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Four years of experience practicing law.
• Requires Texas license to practice law and lead prosecutor experience on complex cases.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise court operations and staff.
• Manage the court docket and assign cases to prosecutors and staff.
• Authorize reductions in offenses and approve probation where appropriate.
• Draft and respond to motions and legal filings for trials/hearings.
• Prepare witnesses and present evidence and arguments at trials.
• Represent the State in pre-trials and jury trials, including jury selection and closing arguments.
• Assess case strengths/weaknesses and negotiate settlements or plea-bargains as needed.
• Conduct legal trainings and presentations for law enforcement and staff.

Educación

J.D. degree

Herramientas

Legal research databases

Descripción del empleo

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, and 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, and 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.