Assistant District Attorney – Felony

TDCAA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grimes County District Attorney’s Office in Texas seeks an experienced felony prosecutor to manage and prosecute felonies from intake through trial, and to advise law enforcement on criminal matters.

Starting salary is $120,000–$130,000 annually, with benefits including medical, retirement, bar dues and CLE support. A J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar license are required; applicants must pass a background check and drug test.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Texas Bar license.
• Minimum one year as a Texas prosecutor or equivalent; preferred two years.
• Pass criminal background check and drug test.
• Strong communication and docket management skills; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prosecute felonies from intake through trial or disposition.
• Advise law enforcement officers in criminal matters.
• Maintain a professional attitude and meet deadlines under pressure.

Skills

Felony prosecution experience

Excellent communication

Docket management

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Electronic legal research

Job description

Position: Assistant District Attorney- Felony

Employer: Grimes County District Attorney’s Office

Location: Anderson, Texas

The Grimes County District Attorney’s office is looking for a felony prosecutor.

If you are looking for a position that enables you to help people, if you want to make a real difference as an attorney, if you want to try meaningful cases early and often, want to seek justice, and if you want to tell the truth—in the courtroom and outside of it, this is the position for you!.

The Grimes County District Attorney’s Office is passionate about serving victims and protecting our community! We represent a close-knit community and strive to make a difference in our community We are a family-oriented office! If you enjoy working in a positive team environment with great support from your legal assistant, investigators, and victims’ advocates, then this is the position for you!

The Grimes County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases.

The Grimes County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor with a passion for trying cases and seeking justice for our citizens. We strive to maintain strong working relationships with our law enforcement agencies and the community to achieve justice for our citizens.

The office is in the heart of the Brazos Valley between Houston and College Station. The county seat is Anderson about 23 miles southeast of College Station, 26 miles west of Lake Conroe, 48 miles from Conroe/The Woodlands, 30 miles from Magnolia, approximately 30 miles from Huntsville and Waller County, Texas, and 70 miles from northwest Houston. We are surrounded by Montgomery, Walker, Waller (the fastest growing county in Texas), Brazos, Washington, and Madison Counties.

Preferred experience is 2 years as a Texas prosecutor or equivalent position; minimum requirement is one year as a Texas prosecutor or equivalent position. J.D. from an accredited law school, currently licensed by the State Bar. You must pass a criminal background check and pass a drug test.

Job Duties:

Managing and prosecuting felonies from intake through trial or other disposition and advising law enforcement officers in criminal matters. Applicants must have a professional attitude, be an effective communicator, and have the ability to multi-task. Candidates should have superior communications skills, the ability to manage a docket of active cases and consistently satisfy deadlines in the face of competing time demands are essential functions of the position.Candidates should be proficient in electronic legal research. The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate these skills and perform these functions with minimal direction from the District Attorney.Ability to work well with others in the office and law enforcement is required.

Starting salary is between $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 depending on experience. We offer a benefit package of medical, retirement, payment for annual State Bar dues and CLE.