Assistant Criminal District Attorney – Felony Prosecutor

TDCAA; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County-paid health insurance

Retirement through TCDRS

MCLE expenses paid

Texas Attorneys Association membership

Job summary

The San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced felony prosecutor to join its team in Coldspring, Texas. The successful candidate will handle cases from intake through trial or disposition, work with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses, and contribute to building a professional prosecution program guided by justice and community safety.

With a salary of $100,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications and experience, the office offers county health

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least five years of experience as a licensed Texas attorney.
• At least three years of prosecutorial experience.
• Be currently licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Have meaningful criminal courtroom and trial experience.
• Demonstrate sound legal judgment and a commitment to ethical prosecution.
• Be able to manage an active felony docket and meet deadlines.
• Possess strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review offense reports and evidence;
• Present cases to the grand jury;
• Prepare indictments and other legal pleadings;
• Communicate with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement;
• Provide legal assistance during investigations;
• Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings;
• Negotiate plea dispositions;
• Prepare and try felony cases before judges and juries;
• Handle probation-revocation and post-disposition proceedings;
• Maintain complete case files with deadlines.

Skills

Five years of TX attorney experience

Prosecutorial experience

Legal judgment

Trial readiness

Education

Licensed Texas attorney

Job description

SAN JACINTO COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY

LOCATION Coldspring, Texas

SALARY $100,000-$120,000, depending on qualifications and experience

POSITION Full-time felony prosecutor

Job Summary

The San Jacinto County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for an experienced felony prosecutor.

Under the leadership of a newly appointed Criminal District Attorney, the office is developing a professional, team-oriented prosecution program dedicated to its mission:

Seeking Justice Through Professional Prosecution.

The office’s work is guided by three principles:

• Protecting Victims


• Promoting Community Safety


• Building Public Trust

The selected prosecutor will have an important role in building the office’s felony prosecution team and putting these principles into practice.

San Jacinto County is a rural and growing county located north of Houston and within convenient driving distance of Conroe, The Woodlands, and Huntsville. The office serves two district courts with approximately 50 docket and trial settings each year.

Responsibilities

The felony prosecutor will be responsible for managing and prosecuting assigned felony cases from intake through trial or other disposition. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and evaluating offense reports and evidence;


• Presenting cases to the grand jury;


• Preparing indictments and other legal pleadings;


• Communicating with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers;


• Providing legal assistance to law enforcement during investigations;


• Conducting legal research and preparing for contested hearings;


• Negotiating appropriate plea dispositions;


• Preparing and trying felony cases before judges and juries;


• Handling probation-revocation and other post-disposition proceedings; and


• Maintaining complete and accurate case files while satisfying court and statutory deadlines.

The prosecutor may also be required, when needed, to assist with other dockets and responsibilities of the Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have at least five years of experience as a licensed Texas attorney;


• Have at least three years of prosecutorial experience;


• Be currently licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas;


• Have meaningful criminal courtroom and trial experience;


• Demonstrate sound legal judgment and a commitment to ethical prosecution;


• Be able to manage an active felony docket and meet deadlines despite competing demands;


• Possess strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills;


• Be capable of working with appropriate independence and minimal supervision; and


• Work effectively with fellow prosecutors, professional staff, judges, defense attorneys, law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, and the public.

The office values professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, and a strong teamwork mentality. We seek a prosecutor committed to supporting colleagues and carrying out the office’s mission and guiding principles.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is $100,000 to $120,000, (partially funded by grant funds) depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

• County-paid employee health insurance;


• Retirement benefits through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS);


• Paid approved MCLE expenses; and


• Paid membership in the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.

San Jacinto County is an equal opportunity employer.