Misdemeanor Prosecutor

TDCAA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office is seeking a licensed Texas attorney to determine case merit and develop case plans for State actions. You will represent the State in legal actions and supervise staff as needed.

The role requires strong knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures, ethical standards, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional advocacy and factual clarity.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Texas.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and plea bargaining.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively under stress and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews cases for legal sufficiency and drafts documents for disposition.
• Prosecutes juvenile and criminal cases and litigates appeals.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, defense attorneys and law enforcement personnel.
• Researches statutes and case law; performs computer-assisted research.
• Dictates and edits legal documents; coordinates pre-hearing and trial dockets.
• May supervise paralegals, advocates and support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and Texas license

Job description

Office/Dept: Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office

FLSA: Exempt

Civil Service Status: Excluded

Summary

Under direction, is responsible for determining case or appeal merit; ascertains facts; develops case plan; represents the State in legal actions; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews cases or appeals for legal sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition
• Prosecutes juvenile and criminal cases and litigates appeals
• Contacts and/or interviews victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel regarding restitution, plea bargains and punishment issues
• Researches statutes and case law issues
• Performs computer assisted research regarding criminal history and case status
• Examines evidence including videos, photographs, documents, and records for use in trial
• Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains
• Dictates and edits legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff
• May supervise Paralegals, Advocates, Interns, and office support staff
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Law School with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and techniques; knowledge of plea bargaining and negotiation
• Technological Skills - ability to operate personal computers, develop proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; ability to operate basic office equipment
• Interpersonal Skills - ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the general public in routine and highly stressful situations; ability to develop effective and persuasive oral advocacy skills
• Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards expected of an attorney representing the State of Texas; ability to organize and present facts and supporting logic; ability to ascertain factual information from conflicting or purposely inaccurate data; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance from the Bexar County District Attorney's Office
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek