Juvenile Prosecutor II - District Attorney - Criminal

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County, TX seeks a Juvenile Prosecutor II to handle specialized professional legal work prosecuting felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases on behalf of the State of Texas. You will conduct legal research, prepare for trials, and supervise the assigned division.

Responsibilities include presenting cases in court, negotiating settlements, coordinating with law enforcement and the Children\'s Advocacy Center, and ensuring compliance with juvenile procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas law license.
• Doctoral degree (JD) required.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience.
• Must pass a State Criminal History background check.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felony and misdemeanor juvenile cases.
• Perform legal research for trials and hearings.
• Prepare briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Present cases in court and file motions.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and the Children\'s Advocacy Center.
• Supervise division staff and assign case work.
• Negotiate plea agreements when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with state juvenile procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Courtroom presentation

Negotiation

Supervision

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctoral degree

Job 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.

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.

Advise 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.

Performs other related duties as required.

Doctoral degree required for this position.

One yearof 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.

THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 7, 2026, PENDING COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET.-