Assistant Criminal District Attorney — Prosecution

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX seeks an attorney to prosecute and defend civil and criminal matters, provide legal advice to county clients, and draft instruments with legal implications. This role includes mentoring less experienced attorneys and working under intermittent supervision to build expertise.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Texas license to practice, and prior experience in the relevant area of law.

Qualifications

• JD required and Texas bar license.
• Experience in civil or criminal law essential.
• Ability to work under high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Makes decisions and counsels with clients, victims, or police concerning proceedings in court or related forums.
• Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses necessary to conduct litigation and proceedings in related forums.
• Appears in court and forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an advocate.
• Identifies, locates, and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums.
• Counsels and advises clients within the bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation and in non-adversarial contexts.
• Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums.
• Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications.
• Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications.
• Conducts and supervises investigations in civil and criminal discovery proceedings.
• Develops knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with current developments.
• Strives for experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned or required.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Courtroom advocacy

Mentoring/junior staff

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX seeks an attorney to prosecute and defend civil and criminal matters, provide legal advice to county clients, and draft instruments with legal implications. This role includes mentoring less experienced attorneys and working under intermittent supervision to build expertise.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Texas license to practice, and prior experience in the relevant area of law.