Assistant District Attorney (General Misdemeanor Division)

TDCAA; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bar dues paid by the office

CLE paid by the office

Job summary

Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office seeks a prosecutor for the Misdemeanor Trial Division. Texas-licensed attorneys in good standing with ≥1 year of experience are invited to apply. Internship or advocacy experience is preferred.

The role handles misdemeanor prosecutions, hearings, and trials, and involves advising law enforcement and preparing warrants and subpoenas. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Texas licensed attorney in good standing
• At least one year of job-related experience
• Relevant internship or advocacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor cases in the Misdemeanor Trial Division.
• Review, investigate, prosecute and present cases to judges; conduct hearings and jury trials.
• Counsel and train local law enforcement; prepare warrants; research legal issues; negotiate plea bargains.

Skills

Case evaluation

Legal writing

Communication

Job description

Employer:Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a prosecutor for its Misdemeanor Trial Division. Applicants should be Texas licensed attorneys in good standing with at least one year of job-related experience. Relevant internship or advocacy experience preferred.

The Misdemeanor Trial Division handles the investigation and prosecution of criminal conduct categorized at the misdemeanor grade in the county courts. The position reviews, investigates, prosecutes, and presents cases to judges and conducts hearings and jury trials of criminal cases. Also counsels and trains local law enforcement, prepares arrest and search warrants, researches legal issues, negotiate plea bargains, coordinates victims and witnesses and prepares subpoenas, and is responsible for discovery production. Strong case evaluation, writing, and communication skills will be required.

Our attorneys enjoy a comradery and support system second to none. Training is consistently available to enhance your personal skill set as a litigator and decision-maker. Fort Bend County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation and experiences growth reflective of its quality of life. The annual salary for this position starts at $85,009.

• Bar dues and CLE are paid for by the office.

Offers are subject to an application/interview process and background check. Not all applicants will be interviewed.