Assistant District Attorney – Felony Court Chief

TDCAA; Texas; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney – Felony Court Chief with a law degree and Texas bar admission. Five years' experience in litigation and jury trials is required.

You will lead, mentor, and collaborate with law enforcement across criminal proceedings in District and County Courts. As a key public servant, you will supervise prosecutors, manage cases, and advocate for justice.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas.
• Five years of experience in law practice, litigation, jury trials, or closely related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Represent the State of Texas and citizens in criminal proceedings in District and County Courts.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate prosecutors.
• Interact with law enforcement at all stages from arrest through disposition.
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses throughout the case.
• Communicate effectively with the defense bar and negotiate as needed.
• Evaluate cases to determine outcomes, including plea agreements or trials.
• Prepare cases for contested matters including jury trials and present evidence to a jury.
• Grow professionally through in-house training and mentorship.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Integrity

Public service

Mentoring

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

Position: Assistant District Attorney – Felony Court Chief

Location: Galveston County

The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office is currently hiring purpose-driven practitioners ready to serve the citizens of Galveston County. This position requires graduation from an accredited Law School and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Texas. As a candidate for Felony Court Chief, five years of experience in the practice of law, litigation, jury trials or closely related experience is also required.

WHO WE ARE

The Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office represents the State of Texas in all criminal cases that arise in Galveston County. We are a mid-sized office located on Galveston Island. Led by District Attorney Kenneth Cusick, we are committed to enforcing the law, protecting the public, and upholding the rights of crime victims.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We want candidates with integrity who show sound judgment, are guided by the truth and are passionate about public service. We want candidates with excellent communication skills, who are receptive to mentoring and training, and seek to develop and acquire experience for their oral and written advocacy skills. We want adaptable candidates who are ready to serve a large and diverse population in Galveston County.

YOUR DUTIES

As a Galveston County Assistant District Attorney Court Chief, you will represent the State of Texas and the citizens of Galveston County in criminal proceedings in the District and County Courts of the County. On a daily basis you will be expected to:

• Work as a team player in a collaborative environment
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate prosecutor(s)
• Interact and consult with Law Enforcement Officers at various stages from a suspect’s arrest through the disposition of the case
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses of crime through all stages of a case
• Communicate and negotiate effectively and professionally with the defense bar
• Evaluate cases to determine what outcome is necessary to achieve justice, which may include a plea agreement, diversion, dismissal or trial
• Prepare cases for contested matters including jury trials
• Present evidence and advocate to a jury or trier of fact
• Grow professionally as an attorney from in house and formal training, mentoring from supervisors and other experienced attorneys, and the experience you will develop as a prosecutor from the contested hearings and trials you will litigate.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.