Appellate Prosecutor

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County YMCA Inc seeks an Appellate Prosecutor to manage appellate matters for the District Attorney. You will represent the State in various courts, preparing legal documents and advising trial attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and at least two years of relevant legal experience, including appeals and litigation. The position offers competitive salaries depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in Texas.
• Minimum two years of experience in law practice, including litigation and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Represents the State in post-conviction appellate matters.
• Prepares legal documents for appeals and writs.
• Advises executive-level employees on legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Court representation

Appellate litigation

Legal advising

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in Texas

Job description

## Appellate ProsecutorApplylocations: Justice Center Courts Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR490Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.**General Description**This position is responsible for appellate matters handled by the Criminal District Attorney and represents the State in the District Courts, Court of Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.**Duties and Responsibilities****The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.*** Responsible and represents the State in post-conviction appellate matters, including direct appeals, post-conviction writs, and Chapter 64 DNA litigation.* Prepares notices of appeal, State’s briefs, Petitions for Discretionary Review, post-conviction writ answers, and other responses, motions, and filings to resolve post-conviction matters.* Represents the State at writ hearings and oral arguments in the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals and at the Court of Criminal Appeals.* Conducts legal research on complex legal issues.* Provides legal research and legal advice to trial attorneys as needed.* Advises and counsels executive-level employees and assistant criminal district attorneys on legal issues.* Provides training regarding legal areas, as requested.* Handles motions for expunction and nondisclosure of records.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:*** Requires graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas.* As a candidate for Felony Appellate prosecutor, minimum of two years of experience in the practice of law, litigation, jury trials, appeals or closely related experience is also required.**Physical Demands/Work Environment:***Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.**Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.*The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4**Special Certifications and Licenses:**Requires member of good standing with the State Bar of Texas.**Department:** District Attorney's Office**Salary:**0-3 years $105,000.004-6 years $115,000.007+ years $125,000.00The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.