Head of Criminal Litigation Division

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County seeks a supervisor of attorneys in the District Attorney's Office to oversee criminal litigation, jury trials, and related legal work in the Justice of the Peace and County Courts.

The role includes supervising staff, managing cases, negotiating dispositions, and conducting advanced legal research while advising executive leadership. Requires a JD and Texas bar admission with six years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas bar.
• Requires six years of experience in criminal litigation or jury trials.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff; handles performance appraisals and personnel matters.
• Manages cases in county and JP courts; screens cases and supervises jail dockets.
• Represents the State in criminal jury trials, pretrial hearings, and status conferences.
• Negotiates dispositions and discovery issues; conducts legal research on complex topics.
• Oversees plea bargains and mediates court cases; advises executive-level staff on legal issues.
• Engages in public relations and departmental training related to criminal law.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Jury trials

Legal research

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in Texas

Job description

Galveston County seeks a supervisor of attorneys in the District Attorney's Office to oversee criminal litigation, jury trials, and related legal work in the Justice of the Peace and County Courts.

The role includes supervising staff, managing cases, negotiating dispositions, and conducting advanced legal research while advising executive leadership. Requires a JD and Texas bar admission with six years of relevant experience.