Assistant Criminal District Attorney

TDCAA; Texas; Presencial; USD 98.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free employee healthcare

170% retirement matching at 7% of base

TCDRS retirement vestment after 8+ yrs

Descripción de la vacante

TDCAA in Texas is seeking an Assistant Criminal District Attorney to prosecute felony cases and manage related duties. The role requires a Juris Doctor and active Texas Bar membership, with prior first-chair criminal trial experience preferred.

The position offers full-time employment, a comprehensive benefits package, and a salary range of $98,000–$107,000 based on experience. Training and opportunities for appellate work are included.

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Prior first-chair criminal trial experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecute and try felony cases as lead counsel.
• Assist with managing misdemeanor dockets and trials.
• Handle felony intake, motions, and pretrial hearings; assist with warrants and appellate work.

Conocimientos

Strong writing and research skills

Self-starter

Courtroom advocacy

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

JOB TITLE: Assistant Criminal District Attorney

DEPARTMENT: Criminal District Attorney’s Office

SALARY: $98,000-$107,000* based on experience for full-time Felony Prosecutor position.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

Gain valuable criminal trial experience fast alongside successful career trial lawyers in a positive, fulfilling work environment.

Austin County is named after Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.” Bellville, the county seat of this picturesque rural county, is less than an hour west of Houston.

The office currently consists of the district attorney, four assistant district attorneys and three paralegals.

This job posting is for a felony prosecutor position.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is primarily responsible for prosecuting and trying felony cases. The position also assists with managing misdemeanor dockets and trials.

The position may perform felony intake and must be capable of handling felony dockets, assisting with search warrants, drafting motions, handling pretrial hearings, and sitting as lead trial counsel.

Training will be provided. Appellate and research work will be required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Doctor of Jurisprudence. Must be a member of Texas Bar with a valid driver’s license.

Must be a self-starter with excellent writing and research skills. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with the public.

Prior first-chair criminal trial experience is required, but prior felony experience is not required.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees receive great benefits including free employee healthcare, 170% retirement matching at 7% of salary, and retirement vestment at 8 years of service. Years of service may be transferred from other members of TCDRS.

Austin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

*The base county salary for this position has been supplemented by SB 22 Grant Funding and is subject to change depending on SB 22 Grant Fund availability.