Misdemeanor Prosecutor II: Trial Advocate & Court Liaison

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

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to perform progressively complex legal assignments under supervision. The attorney handles litigation, legal research, drafting, and interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations, and prosecutes misdemeanor cases as assigned.

The role involves managing a court, training less experienced prosecutors, and representing the state in pre-trial and trial proceedings while coordinating with defense and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Six months of legal practice experience required.
• Current license to practice law in Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages court docket, schedules, and deadlines.
• Trains and assists in training less experienced prosecutors.
• Evaluates cases by reviewing documentation, conducting legal research, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence and determining appropriate actions.
• Drafts, files, and responds to motions and other legal documents for trial or hearings.
• Represents the State in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and trials; communicates with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims, and witnesses.
• Gathers and presents evidence for trial or hearing; conducts jury selection and argues at openings, directs direct and cross-examinations, and presents closing arguments.
• Participates in settlements or plea-bargain negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Jury selection

Litigation

Courtroom proceedings

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Six months of experience practicing law

Job description

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to perform progressively complex legal assignments under supervision. The attorney handles litigation, legal research, drafting, and interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations, and prosecutes misdemeanor cases as assigned.

The role involves managing a court, training less experienced prosecutors, and representing the state in pre-trial and trial proceedings while coordinating with defense and court personnel.