Felony Prosecutor

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston seeks a legal professional to manage complex criminal cases, providing counsel and representation in court. Responsibilities include preparing trials, gathering evidence, and reviewing legal documents.

Qualified candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. Salary ranges from $105,000 for less than 3 years of experience to $125,000 for 7 or more years.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Texas.
• At least two years of legal experience for Felony Court Chief.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in drafting search warrants.
• Prepare criminal cases for trial.
• Represent the state in drafting legal documents.
• Handle felony dockets and negotiate dispositions.
• Counsel law enforcement during investigations.

Skills

Legal counsel

Trial preparation

Evidence gathering

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Admission to practice of law in Texas

Job description

Overview

General Description The purpose of this class is to perform difficult professional work, trying cases, providing legal counsel to the court, prosecuting criminal cases, and performing other complex legal functions.

Responsibilities

• Review law enforcement search warrants and assist in their drafting.
• Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; obtain copies of video and audio tapes, 911 calls and statements; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers.
• Represents the state in drafting indictments, motions, responses, and other documents in relation to the prosecution of criminal cases.
• Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments.
• Handles daily felony docket; negotiates dispositions and discovery issues.
• Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition.
• Represents the state in motion hearings.
• Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with the prosecution of criminal cases to final disposition, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc.
• Ensures that information related to cases is disseminated appropriately to the defense attorney of record and securely stored.
• Counsel law enforcement during felony arrests and throughout criminal investigations.
• Assist law enforcement during major investigations, including attending crime scenes, reviewing evidence, and advising crime scene investigators on legal issues.
• Performs related work as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice of law in the State of Texas.
• For Felony Court Chief: two years of experience in the practice of law, litigation, jury trials, or closely related experience.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office or courtroom.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Requires a member of good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Salary

0–3 years: $105,000.00; 4–6 years: $115,000.00; 7+ years: $125,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.