Lead Misdemeanor Prosecutor

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County seeks a prosecutor to work under supervision on difficult legal assignments involving litigation, research, and drafting documents. The role includes managing court matters, training junior prosecutors, and representing the state in hearings and trials.

Qualifications include a Texas law license, a law degree from an accredited school, and six months of practice experience with misdemeanor prosecutions, including jury selection. Standard office/court environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Six months of experience practicing law.
• Current license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience prosecuting misdemeanors, including jury selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage court docket and schedules, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Train and assist in training less experienced prosecutors.
• Evaluate cases through legal research, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and determining actions.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting documents

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

Dallas County seeks a prosecutor to work under supervision on difficult legal assignments involving litigation, research, and drafting documents. The role includes managing court matters, training junior prosecutors, and representing the state in hearings and trials.

Qualifications include a Texas law license, a law degree from an accredited school, and six months of practice experience with misdemeanor prosecutions, including jury selection. Standard office/court environment.