Assistant Criminal District Attorney-Felony

Department of Public Safety; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Department of Public Safety in Abilene, Texas seeks an Assistant Criminal District Attorney to prosecute felony cases from intake through trial in Taylor County.

This exempt position requires a law degree and Texas bar, with at least three years of trial experience, plus the ability to work with law enforcement and the public.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in criminal prosecutions and ability to handle felony cases from intake through trial.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are required.
• Ability to advise law enforcement on criminal procedures and law.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felony cases from intake through trial in District Courts.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, and witness preparation.
• Formulate and communicate plea offers in felony cases; provide legal guidance to law enforcement.
• Perform legal research and writing; handle other duties as assigned by the Criminal District Attorney.

Skills

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Texas Bar License

Job description

ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY – FELONY

Location: Abilene, Texas

Job Title: Assistant Criminal District Attorney

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Open: Until Filled

Summary

Taylor County Criminal District Attorney is seeking a qualified prosecutor to fill a felony position. This job requires knowledge of all phases of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures, has daily contact with the public and law enforcement, and is responsible for handling felony cases from intake through trial in District Courts in Taylor County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All aspects of prosecution of felony cases, including case screening, preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, probable cause statements, witness preparation, and representation of the State of Texas in pretrial proceedings, criminal bench trials, and jury trials.
• Formulates, justifies, and communicates plea offers in felony cases
• Performs legal research and writing
• Advises law enforcement agencies and officers of criminal law and criminal procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Criminal District Attorney

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Minimum of three years trial experience

Benefits

• Employee medical and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement
• Paid vacation and sick leave

EOE/ADAAA