Assistant District Attorney

TDCAA; Texas; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Vacation accrual

County holidays 13-15

Dental insurance

Deferred comp plan

Short-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Additional benefits

Descripción de la vacante

TDCAA seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute felony and juvenile cases, negotiate charges, and provide legal services for the county. The role requires reviewing charges, preparing indictments, and presenting cases before the court. Strong research and courtroom advocacy skills are essential.

Qualified candidates will have a J.D. or LL.B. and be licensed to practice law in Texas, with at least one year of criminal litigation experience.

Formación

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Texas (or applicable state).
• One year of experience in criminal litigation recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecute felony and juvenile cases in court on behalf of Hood County; research courtroom evidence, summon witnesses, and negotiate pleas.
• Appear in court for Juvenile Detention hearings; discuss case resolution with Juvenile Officers and the Court.
• Discuss resolution of pending cases with opposing counsel.
• Investigate pending cases by conferring with crime victims, defendants and witnesses.
• Prepare unresolved cases for trial review files and evidence.
• Research legal questions and provide written opinions as needed.

Conocimientos

Public law

Public admin

Legal terminology

Spelling, grammar

Civil/criminal law

Legal research

Computer skills

Educación

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Herramientas

Online legal databases

Descripción del empleo

Department: District Attorney
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney
Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000/year or DOE

• Employee's Medical insurance paid by County
• Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability paid by County
• Retirement Plan with 250% County match
• Vacation accrual begins on hire date
• 13-15 county holidays
• Also available - Dental Insurance, Deferred Comp Plan, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and more.

Definition

Prosecutes felony, and juvenile cases in court; negotiates charges on cases pending for trial; and provides other legal services as required by the county.

Distinguishing Characteristics

For all areas within the scope of the District Attorney's responsibility - screens and reviews charges in order to determine legal and factual sufficiency; investigates, prepares and prosecutes assigned cases; drafts indictments and presents cases to the Grand Jury; prepares appellate briefs and argues before appellate courts. Performs case load/docket management and supervisory duties in the absence of the District Attorney.

Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Prosecute felony and juvenile cases in court on behalf of Hood County; research courtroom evidence, summon witnesses, and negotiate pleas.
• Appear in court for Juvenile Detention hearings; discuss case resolution with Juvenile Officers and the Court.
• Discuss resolution of pending cases with opposing counsel.
• Investigate pending cases by conferring with crime victims, defendants and witnesses;
• Prepare unresolved cases for trial review files and evidence.
• Research legal questions.
• Perform legal research necessary to assist the District Attorney in the trial of felony cases and preparation of written opinions.
• Advise law enforcement officials on legal issues and policy concerning prosecution of cases.
• Represent the District Attorney's Office in community justice projects and disseminates information to various criminal justice and community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Modern and highly complex principles and practices of public law.
• Methods of public agency administration
• A variety of legal terminology.
• Spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Legal principles, practices and procedures of civil, criminal, constitution and administrative law.
• Methods and techniques of legal research

Ability to

• Organize, interpret and apply legal principles
• Present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically
• Prepare and present cases in court.
• Conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinion.
• Have computer skills required for retrieval of information from databases and on-line legal services.

Experience and Training Guidelines

J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school; license to practice law in Texas. One year experience as an attorney in criminal litigation.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

Office/courtroom environment; working closely with others and alone; working irregular hours; exposure to potentially hostile individuals.

Physical Conditions

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Hood County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status including but not limited to an individual's disability, sex, race, color, national origin, or age.