Assistant District Attorney

TDCAA; Burnet, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TDCAA seeks a felony prosecutor to join a trial‑intense team serving Burnet, Blanco, Llano and San Saba Counties in the Texas Hill Country. This position offers meaningful hands‑on trial work and the opportunity to handle a wide range of felony cases.

The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with a J.D., licensed in Texas, and a record of trying felony cases. You will manage felony dockets, collaborate with law enforcement, and represent the State in jury and bench trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• High ethical standards and commitment to public service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience trying felony criminal cases.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and prepare criminal cases for prosecution, including analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and determining appropriate charges.
• Represent the State of Texas in pretrial hearings, plea negotiations, bench trials, and jury trials.
• Manage a full docket of cases, maintaining communication with law enforcement, victims, and opposing counsel.
• Advise law enforcement on legal issues relating to the investigative process.
• Work collaboratively with a team of prosecutors, investigators, and support staff to promote justice and uphold the law.

Skills

Litigation

Criminal law

Felony docket management

Trial experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D.

Job description

The 33 rd and 424 th District Attorney’s Office is seeking a felony prosecutor to join a trial-intensive team serving Burnet, Blanco, Llano and San Saba Counties – located adjacent to the Austin metropolitan area in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes region. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive prosecutorial environment handling felony cases.

Our office regularly prosecutes a wide range of criminal offenses, offering Assistant District Attorney’s significant courtroom exposure and trial experience. The ideal candidate will be a skilled litigator with a strong understanding of criminal law, experience in managing felony dockets, and demonstrated ability to try felony cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced prosecutor looking to perform meaningful, hands-on trial work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, evaluate, and prepare criminal cases for prosecution, including analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and determining appropriate charges.
• Represent the State of Texas in pretrial hearings, plea negotiations, bench trials, and jury trials.
• Manage a full docket of cases, maintaining communication with law enforcement, victims, and opposing counsel.
• Advise law enforcement on legal issues relating to the investigative process.
• Work collaboratively with a team of prosecutors, investigators, and support staff too promote justice and uphold the law.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• High ethical standards and commitment to public service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience trying felony criminal cases

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (Salary Range: $99,673.00 – $111,488.00) with additional grant funding available.