Entry-Level Misdemeanor Prosecution Attorney

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an entry-level prosecutor to perform legal work including litigation, research, and drafting documents under supervision. The role involves representing the state in pre-trial and trial settings, preparing and presenting evidence, and communicating with defense attorneys, court personnel, and victims’ families.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and a current Texas license.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience and Training: Graduation From An Accredited Law School.
• Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned cases by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research on applicable laws, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, gathering evidence, and determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State and client in trials and hearings by: conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
• Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• Prepares necessary legal documents if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation basics

Courtroom processes

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks an entry-level prosecutor to perform legal work including litigation, research, and drafting documents under supervision. The role involves representing the state in pre-trial and trial settings, preparing and presenting evidence, and communicating with defense attorneys, court personnel, and victims’ families.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and a current Texas license.