Appellate Prosecutor

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is hiring for a position responsible for appellate matters in the Criminal District Attorney's office. This role involves representing the State in District Courts and preparing various legal documents including notices of appeal and State's briefs.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited Law School, hold a valid Texas law license, and have at least two years of legal experience. The position offers a salary between $105,000 to $125,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in legal practice or related areas.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Represents the State in post‑conviction appellate matters.
• Prepares legal documents including appeals and briefs.
• Conducts legal research on complex issues.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Legal advice

Education

Graduation from an accredited Law School

Admission to the practice of law in Texas

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Law School and admission to the practice of law in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, litigation, jury trials, appeals or closely related experience.
• Member of good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

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

Salary

• 0-3 years: $105,000.00
• 4-6 years: $115,000.00
• 7+ years: $125,000.00

The 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.