Entry-Level State Prosecutor | Trials & Litigation

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas is seeking an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work under supervision, including litigation, legal research, drafting documents, and interpreting laws and regulations in misdemeanor prosecutions. This role requires graduation from an accredited law school and a current Texas license; no experience is required.

You will represent the state in pre-trial and trial settings, prepare witnesses, and communicate with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Texas law license required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits 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

Drafting documents

Client communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

Dallas County, Texas is seeking an entry-level attorney to perform routine legal work under supervision, including litigation, legal research, drafting documents, and interpreting laws and regulations in misdemeanor prosecutions. This role requires graduation from an accredited law school and a current Texas license; no experience is required.

You will represent the state in pre-trial and trial settings, prepare witnesses, and communicate with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims, and