District Staff Attorney

Bell County - Texas; Belton (SC); On-site; USD 114,482 - 123,919; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly continuing legal education (CLE)

State bar dues

Memberships to TDCAA and NDAA

Job summary

Bell County, Texas, is seeking felony prosecutors eager to engage in trials and litigate serious cases. The office provides an opportunity to manage cases from investigation through disposition while representing the State in district courts.

Ideal candidates will have criminal litigation experience, a Texas law license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include yearly continuing legal education and memberships to professional associations.

Qualifications

• Preferred criminal litigation experience.
• License to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints and indictments.
• Screen cases submitted by law enforcement.
• Determine appropriate criminal charges.
• Represent the State in district court for hearings and trials.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

License to practice law in Texas

Proficient English skills

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for felony prosecutors who want to be in court and in trial. Our office prosecutes a wide range of felony offenses in Bell County, giving prosecutors the opportunity to litigate serious cases while managing them from investigation through disposition.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints and indictments.
• Screen cases submitted by law enforcement, evaluate and review evidence, reports, and recordings.
• Determine appropriate criminal charges.
• Advises law enforcement and investigators when further investigation is needed.
• Represent the State in district court for hearings and trials.
• Determine appropriate sentence recommendations.
• Read and research case law.
• Comply with discovery requirements.
• Handle assigned cases through disposition with support of the appellate division.
• Represent the State in probation revocation hearings.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred criminal litigation experience.
• License to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking skills in English.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis. Routine keyboard operations are required.

Benefits

• Yearly continuing legal education (CLE).
• State bar dues.
• Memberships to the Texas Disability Bar Association (TDCAA) and the National Disability Advocacy Association (NDAA).

Compensation

Salary range between $114,482 and $123,919, based upon experience and qualifications.

Location

Bell County, Central Texas, located on I‑35, known for two beautiful lakes, strong school districts, and amenities that blend small‑town feel with big‑city convenience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.