Assistant District Attorney - Child Welfare

Smith County; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smith County District Attorney’s Office in Tyler, Texas, seeks an experienced Child Welfare Prosecutor to handle DFPS cases from intake to final order, including orders to aid in investigation and removals stemming from Family Based Safety Services.

The DFPS Prosecutor will be working in a division that includes three legal assistants and three other prosecutors with a large and very active DFPS unit located in Tyler, Texas.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular court hearings and participate in trials and contested hearings.
• Prepare orders, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend mediations and meet with witnesses/DFPS workers.
• Other miscellaneous duties related to DFPS prosecution.

Skills

Organized

Courtroom experience

Strong work ethic

Negotiation with DFPS

Legal research

Education

Texas bar admission

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Smith County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney for a Child Welfare Prosecutor position.
This position handles DFPS cases from intake to final order including orders to aid in investigation and removals stemming from Family Based Safety Services up to and including emergency removals. The DFPS Prosecutor will be working in a division that includes three legal assistants and three other prosecutors with a large and very active DFPS unit located in Tyler, Texas.
Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. The Smith County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors aggressively advocate for children, victims, and law enforcement while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include all aspects of DFPS prosecution including attending regular court hearings, preparing and participating in trials and contested hearings, preparing orders and other legal documents including Rule 11 agreements, preparing discovery, attending mediations, meeting with witnesses/DFPS workers, and other miscellaneous duties.
There are no appellate duties associated with this job.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Organized with the ability to manage a trial docket in multiple courtrooms.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.
• Preference for attorney to have courtroom experience.
• Ability to work well with others to assist with negotiations and counseling DFPS.
• Ability to learn quickly and be able to do occasional legal research.

Education and Experience

Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.