Felony Prosecutor

TDCAA; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County retirement plan

Healthcare

Bar dues

CLE

Job summary

The Smith County District Attorney’s Office in Tyler, Texas seeks an experienced attorney for a felony prosecutor position. Responsibilities include all aspects of felony prosecution from indictment through sentencing.

Requirements include licensure to practice in Texas in good standing and proven experience prosecuting cases to a jury. We value collaboration, strong ethics, and a commitment to serving the community. Salary ranges from $92,000 to $130,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.
• Experience prosecuting misdemeanor or felony cases to a jury.
• Ability to manage an active trial docket.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of felony prosecution from indictment through sentencing.

Skills

Legal experience

Trial prosecution

Organizational skills

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

The Smith County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney for a felony prosecutor position. Responsibilities will include all aspects of felony prosecution from indictment through sentencing.

Requirements:

Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.

Experience successfully prosecuting misdemeanor or felony criminal cases to a jury.

Organized with the ability to manage an active trial docket.

Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.

Our office focuses on a collaborative team environment. We strive to help every prosecutor become the best they can be. While we want everyone in the office to operate at the highest level, we also prioritize time for family and personal time. Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. Tyler, Texas has a population of around 100,000, and Smith County has a total population around 210,000.

We are seeking prosecutors who will aggressively represent the victims and law enforcement and maintain the highest ethical standards. Our trial dockets provide a great opportunity to gain trial skills while working to improve your community. The salary range is $92,000 to 130,000, depending on experience. Benefits include county retirement plan, healthcare, bar dues, and CLE. There are no appellate duties associated with this job.