Entry-Level Prosecutor: Misdemeanor Court

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dallas County is seeking an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work, including litigation, research, drafting documents, and advising on cases. This position requires a Texas license and offers exposure to pre-trial and trial work with oversight appropriate to experience level.

Responsibilities include case evaluation, preparing motions, and representing the state in hearings, with opportunities for negotiation and settlement involvement as cases progress.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Current license to practice law in Texas is required.
• Entry-level position; no experience required.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate assigned cases by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence.
• Draft, file and respond to motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trials and hearings.
• Explain legal processes to potential witnesses and keep clients, victims or families informed on case status.
• Gathers, prepares and presents evidence and related material for trials or hearings.
• Represent the State and clients in trials and hearings, including jury selection, openings, examinations and closing arguments.
• Participate in settlement or plea negotiations and prepare related documents when an agreement is reached.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Litigation

Communication

Ausbildung

Graduation From An Accredited Law School

Jobbeschreibung

Dallas County is seeking an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work, including litigation, research, drafting documents, and advising on cases. This position requires a Texas license and offers exposure to pre-trial and trial work with oversight appropriate to experience level.

Responsibilities include case evaluation, preparing motions, and representing the state in hearings, with opportunities for negotiation and settlement involvement as cases progress.