Assistant Criminal District Attorney – CPS & Civil

TDCAA; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical and dental insurance

Retirement

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

TDCAA | Assistant Criminal District Attorney-CPS and Civil in Abilene, TX. This role handles about 20% of CPS matters in Taylor County and participates in family violence and protective order work within the civil division.

You will advise CPS caseworkers, oversee litigation from pleadings to trials, and evaluate protective order applications for prosecution when indicated. The position is Exempt and salary is based on experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school.
• Licensed with the State Bar of Texas or will be eligible for the July 2026 bar exam.

Responsibilities

• Advise CPS caseworkers on appropriate legal actions.
• Manage all aspects of pending litigation including pleadings, discovery, and hearings.
• Evaluate protective order applications and prosecute as appropriate.

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Criminal District Attorney-CPS and Civil

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Criminal District Attorney’s Office

Salary: Based on Experience

Supervisor: Assistant Criminal District Attorney Sammi Jo Magee

Summary

As an assistant criminal district attorney in the civil division, you will manage approximately 20% of Child Protective Services (CPS) cases in Taylor County and 20% of family violence and sexual assault protective order applications. Details about the Taylor County CPS caseload can be explored at https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/About_DFPS/Data_Book/ .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers as to what legal action is appropriate regarding children who have been abused or neglected.
• Manage all aspects of pending litigation including but not limited to: drafting pleadings and orders, completing discovery, and representing the Department at all assigned hearings and trials.
• Evaluate protective order applications in a timely manner and prosecute as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Licenses

• Must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
• Must be licensed with the State Bar of Texas or taking the July 2026 bar exam
• Employee medical and dental insurance
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Retirement
• Paid vacation and sick time