Entry-Level Misdemeanor Prosecutor — PSLF Eligible

Collin County Government; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 73,412 - 89,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Affordable health plan

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days

Job summary

Collin County District Attorney’s Office in McKinney, TX is hiring an entry-level Misdemeanor Prosecutor to gain essential litigation experience and a path to higher prosecution roles. The role supports pleas, pretrial appearances, calendar management, and trial procedures under direct supervision.

Requirements include a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Texas bar eligibility within six months, plus a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Acquired a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law OR be a recent Doctorate of Jurisprudence graduate scheduled to take the Bar examination within 6 months of hire.
• A valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Processing pleas and plea negotiations
• Handling routine pretrial court appearances
• Managing court calendar
• Preparing for and conducting writ hearings
• Filing and responding to court motions
• Preparing for and conducting trial procedures by presenting and defending motions to suppress
• Conducting various pretrial hearings
• Interviewing witnesses
• Organizing case file for trial
• Conducting scene investigations
• Preparing trial exhibits
• Reviewing evidence
• Conducting voir dire examinations
• Trying misdemeanor cases to verdict in jury trials

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission within 6 months

Job description

Collin County District Attorney’s Office in McKinney, TX is hiring an entry-level Misdemeanor Prosecutor to gain essential litigation experience and a path to higher prosecution roles. The role supports pleas, pretrial appearances, calendar management, and trial procedures under direct supervision.

Requirements include a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Texas bar eligibility within six months, plus a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.