Assistant District Attorney - Border Prosecution Unit

Lubbock County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is offering a grant-funded attorney position assigned to the Border Prosecution Unit, housed at the Texas Anti-Gang Center in Lubbock, Texas. The attorney will work under supervision of the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases and manage a complex caseload.

The role requires a Texas-licensed attorney with strong research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Four to five years of prosecutorial experience is preferred, but other candidates may be considered based on experience.
• Applicant must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Applicant must be able to pass a drug test.
• Applicant must have a clean criminal history.

Responsibilities

• Represent Texas in all matters handled by the Border Prosecution Unit and the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
• Review police reports from law enforcement agencies and file or reject cases based on the evidence presented.
• Review and compose search warrants for law enforcement officers.
• Present felony cases to the Grand Jury.
• Attend court settings and hearings.
• Efficiently manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Correspond with law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses, judges, and other attorneys.
• Prepare criminal cases for trial, gather and review evidence, interview victims and witnesses, interview police officers, visit crime scenes, plan jury trials, and review case law.
• Prosecute criminal trials, select juries, make opening statements, question witnesses, introduce evidence, and make arguments before judges and juries.
• Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Track and report grant-based statistics to the Governor’s Office.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Summary

The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has a grant position, pursuant to a grant from the Governor’s Office, for an attorney to be assigned to the Border Prosecution Unit. This position will be housed at the Texas Anti-Gang Center, in Lubbock, Texas, under the supervision of the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney.

Essential Duties

• Represent The State of Texas in all matters handled by the Border Prosecution Unit and the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
• Review police reports from law enforcement agencies and file or reject cases based on the evidence presented.
• Review and compose search warrants for law enforcement officers.
• Present felony cases to the Grand Jury.
• Attend court settings and hearings.
• Efficiently manage a caseload in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
• Correspond with law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses, judges, and other attorneys.
• Prepare criminal cases for trial, gather and review evidence, locate and interview victims and witnesses, interview police officers, visit crime scenes, plan jury trials, and review case law.
• Prosecute criminal trials, select juries, make opening statements, question witnesses, introduce evidence, and make arguments before both judges and juries.
• Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues.
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
• Track and report grant-based statistics to the Governor’s Office.

Position Requirements

QAULIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Four to five years of prosecutorial experience is preferred, but other candidates may be considered based on experience. Applicant must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test. Applicant must have a clean criminal history.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others. Must possess sufficient common sense and legal skills combined to make important legal decisions on complex issues. Need to have basic computer and typing skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Daily duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending as well as speaking to and listening to other people. This job will be performed in the usual and customary office and courtroom settings. Minimal heavy lifting and driving duties are required. The workweek is usually 40 hours per week, but may be longer if you are preparing for trial.

Salary and Benefits:

• $110,000 depending on funding - In addition to the salary range mentioned above, the successful applicant will also receive a full benefits package from Lubbock County. This includes paid holidays off, personal leave time, and other benefits in addition to health, life, dental, and vision insurance.

DISCLAIMER:

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer:

Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.