Assistant District Attorney – Felony Division

TDCAA; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits through TDCRS

MCLE costs paid

Bar dues paid

TDCAA membership

Job summary

The Polk County District Attorney’s Office in Livingston, Texas has two immediate openings for felony prosecutors. Salary is $120,000 and includes health insurance, TDCRS retirement benefits, MCLE costs, bar dues, and TDCAA membership.

Each selected prosecutor will handle cases from intake to disposition, evaluate files across two district courts, and engage with victims, law enforcement, and the community while pursuing felony jury trials and pleas as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute assigned felony cases from intake through disposition.
• Evaluate cases and review other files in the assigned court.
• Contact victims and coordinate with law enforcement agencies.
• Negotiate pleas and try appropriate cases to jury verdicts.
• Engage in substantial felony trial work in the assigned court.
• Contribute to courtroom strategy and case preparation.

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Assistant District Attorney – Felony Division – Two Positions Available

POLK COUNTY DA OFFICE

Location: Livingston, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

The Polk County District Attorney’s office has an immediate opening for a felony prosecutor. Salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The Polk County District Attorney Office is a fast-paced office that serves two active district courts with approximately 48 trial settings each year. This prosecutor will be responsible for the prosecution of assigned cases from intake through disposition and will also assist with reviewing and evaluating other files currently pending in one of the two district courts in the county. The selected prosecutor will be expected to evaluate cases, contact victims, work with law enforcement agencies, negotiate pleas, and try appropriate cases to jury verdicts. The chosen candidate will have significant immediate opportunities for felony trial work in the assigned court.

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. The salary for this position is $120,000.00 and includes paid health insurance, retirement benefits through TDCRS, paid MCLE costs, paid bar dues, and membership in the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.

The Polk County District Attorney’s Office is located in Livingston, Texas.