Misdemeanor Prosecutor — Fast-Paced Trials & Great Benefits

TDCAA; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits with employermatch

Job summary

Polk County DA Office in Livingston, Texas, seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Misdemeanor Division. The role supports daily docket management, plea negotiations, and pretrial appearances, with responsibilities spanning writ hearings, motions, witness interviews, and trial preparation.

The attorney will prosecute misdemeanor cases to verdict in jury or bench trials, handling discovery, scene investigations, and voir dire as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required and Texas bar licensed.
• Bar results pending considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily docket and pleas; negotiate pleas and handle pretrial appearances.
• Prepare for and conduct writ hearings; file and respond to motions.
• Conduct and defend motions to suppress; handle discovery; interview witnesses.
• Try misdemeanor cases to verdict in jury trials or court trials.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Polk County DA Office in Livingston, Texas, seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Misdemeanor Division. The role supports daily docket management, plea negotiations, and pretrial appearances, with responsibilities spanning writ hearings, motions, witness interviews, and trial preparation.

The attorney will prosecute misdemeanor cases to verdict in jury or bench trials, handling discovery, scene investigations, and voir dire as needed.