Juvenile Prosecutor II - District Attorney - Criminal

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County seeks a Juvenile Prosecutor II to perform specialized professional legal work prosecuting felony and misdemeanor juveniles for the State of Texas. The role involves research for trials/hearings, preparing briefs and motions, and supervising division activities.

Responsibilities include conducting detention hearings, evaluating cases for plea bargains, preparing cases for trial, negotiating with defense attorneys, and coordinating with law enforcement and the Children's Advocacy

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required for this position.
• One Year Of Experience In a Related Field Required.
• Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized legal work administering and prosecuting juveniles on behalf of the State of Texas.
• Prepares felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases for trial, reviews files, and negotiates with attorneys and law enforcement.
• Directs investigators, coordinates with law enforcement and court personnel, and assists in preparing court dockets.
• Represents the state in hearings, jury and non-jury trials, and rédactions; directs division activities and supervision.

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Description

The Juvenile Prosecutor II performs specialized professional legal work administering and prosecuting felony and misdemeanor juveniles on behalf of the State of Texas. Work involves performing legal research necessary for the preparation of trials or hearings pertaining to juvenile delinquency, prosecuting jury and non-jury trials and/or negotiating settlements; and preparing various briefs, motions and other legal documents, as necessary. This position assists in assigning, directing, and supervising the activities of the assigned division.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts detention hearings as necessary; prepares all related files and records for hearings, as well as any other information needed.
• Reviews cases, including associated documentation, and determines appropriateness of assigning to subordinate or assuming responsibility for the more serious offenders.
• Evaluates cases and determines appropriateness of plea bargains, conducting necessary legal research and conferring with parties involved, including victims and law enforcement personnel.
• Prepares felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases for trial, reviewing case files, advising and negotiating with defense attorneys, conferring with law enforcement and judicial personnel, locating witnesses and defendants, interviewing victims and witnesses, performing legal research, conferring with victims and their families, investigating incidents, visiting crime scenes, examining physical evidence, etc.
• Requests preparation of jury charges, prepares voir dire examination, reviews jury list and diagrams jury.
• Presents cases in court and makes motions and recommendations to the court, as appropriate; questions witnesses and defendants, and presents physical evidence; prepares and delivers charges to juries.
• Coordinates accepted pleas in court, preparing necessary forms and conferring with court and probation personnel as appropriate.
• Assists in preparing court dockets at daily docket call, conferring with Court Coordinators about case priorities, conferring with defense attorneys, and setting schedules based on general knowledge of schedules and activities of other prosecutors; evaluates motions for continuance and determines consent or opposition; requests continuances, as necessary.
• Directs investigators in retrieval of various records, testimony transcripts, judgments, etc., as necessary.
• Advises and assists law enforcement officials in criminal investigations, including preparation of search and arrest warrants.
• Serves as part of the multidisciplinary team at the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County; reviews interviews of child abuse victims done at the Children's Advocacy Center by watching through a two-way mirror or reviewing a videotape.
• Attends staffing to discuss cases with other team members of the Children's Advocacy Center, as appropriate.
• Confers with law enforcement officials, Children's Advocacy Center team members, Child Protective Services personnel and various community agencies to coordinate education efforts aimed at child abuse issues, as appropriate.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Doctoral degree required for this position.
• One Year Of Experience In a Related Field Required.
• Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.