Municipal Court Prosecutor

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Starbase seeks a Municipal Court Prosecutor to represent the State in the City’s Municipal Court, handling prosecutions of ordinance violations and state offenses with a focus on due process and digital-first workflows.

The role is part-time/as-needed, with an expectation of at least one court session per month, plus time for preparation and coordination with city staff and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Knowledge of Texas municipal court procedures and Class C misdemeanors.
• Experience with digital court workflows and electronic case management.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute in Municipal Court of fine-only Class C misdemeanor cases and City ordinance violations.
• See that justice is done in accordance with law.
• Review citations and charging instruments for legal sufficiency; file amendments as needed.
• Appear for bench and jury trials, and other court settings as directed.
• Coordinate with Court Clerk, Judge, police, and defense counsel while maintaining independent judgment.
• Utilize and contribute to digital court workflows and case management platforms.
• Ensure prosecutions comply with U.S. and Texas constitutions and applicable laws.
• Pursue continuing legal education and prosecutor-specific training.

Skills

Judicial temperament

Oral communication

Written communication

Docket management

Independent prosecutorial judgment

Tech-savvy

Education

Texas law license

State Bar of Texas in good standing

Tools

Electronic case management software

Job description

Position Overview

The City of Starbase is seeking a Municipal Court Prosecutor to represent the State of Texas in the City's Municipal Court. This Prosecutor is responsible for conducting prosecutions involving violations of City ordinances and applicable state laws within the court's jurisdiction, ensuring due process, and upholding the integrity of the justice system.

This position plays a critical role in establishing trust in local government, setting the tone for a high-functioning court, and supporting the City's commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public service. The City intends to operate a digital-first Municipal Court to manage dockets, records, and court workflows.

Appointment and Term

The Prosecutor is appointed by the City Commission and designated as a municipal attorney or deputy municipal attorney for purposes of conducting prosecutions in the Municipal Court under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure arts. 45A.005 and 45A.006 and City of Starbase Ordinance No. 2026-9. The position will begin as part-time / as needed. The City expects that there will be a minimum of one court session per month lasting one day, and the prosecutor will be expected to attend the court session and commit time necessary to prepare for such session. The prosecutor serves at the pleasure of the City Commission, consistent with Texas law and City policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct prosecutions in the Municipal Court of fine-only Class C misdemeanor cases and City ordinance violations within the court's jurisdiction, as required by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 45A.005.
• Carry out the prosecutor's primary duty under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 45A.006: "not to convict, but to see that justice is done."
• Review citations, complaints, and charging instruments for legal sufficiency; prepare, file, and amend complaints as appropriate.
• Appear for bench trials, jury trials, and contested hearings, and appear at other settings as directed by the City and as needed for the effective operation of the Court.
• Evaluate cases, confer with law enforcement and code-enforcement personnel, interview witnesses, and prepare for trial.
• Negotiate and recommend plea agreements, deferred dispositions, dismissals, and other lawful resolutions consistent with the interests of justice and applicable law.
• Provide and respond to discovery; disclose exculpatory and impeachment information as required by law; issue and request subpoenas and other process as authorized.
• Coordinate with the Court Clerk, Municipal Court Judge, Starbase Police Department, code enforcement, and defense counsel while maintaining the prosecutor's independent professional judgment.
• Use the City's electronic case management system and related court technology to review files, manage assigned cases, prepare and file documents, and maintain accurate digital records, in coordination with the Court Clerk.
• Participate in the standup of court technology and workflows, including training on the City's case management platform, and help the Court adopt efficient digital processes consistent with due process, ethical obligations, and applicable records-retention and confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure that prosecutions are conducted in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Texas Constitution, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Penal Code, Texas Transportation Code, City ordinances, and applicable rules of evidence and professional conduct.
• Participate in continuing legal education and prosecutor-specific training as required to remain in good standing and to maintain competence in municipal court practice.
• This position is prosecutor-only. It does not include general City Attorney work, civil advisory services to the City Commission, or representation of the City outside Municipal Court unless separately authorized.

Required:

• Must meet all qualifications to serve as a municipal attorney or deputy municipal attorney under Texas law, including Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 45A.005.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• In good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas municipal court procedures, Class C misdemeanor practice, criminal law, and rules of evidence.
• Demonstrated comfort working in a digital environment and using electronic case management or comparable legal/court software.
• No professional or personal conflicts that would prevent fulfillment of prosecutorial responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Prior experience serving as a municipal prosecutor, prosecutor in another Texas court, or practicing attorney with relevant municipal and/or criminal court experience.
• Familiarity with court technology and electronic case management systems, e-citations, electronic signatures, digital evidence, online payments, and modern court administration practices.
• Experience working in or with local government.
• Enthusiasm for using and helping implement new technology solutions in a newly established court, and a practical, problem-solving approach to digital workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong professional temperament, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, and legal precedents accurately.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a docket effectively and handle case review.
• Commitment to fairness, transparency, and respectful treatment of all parties.
• Ability to work collaboratively with City leadership, the Court, law enforcement, and court staff while exercising independent prosecutorial judgment.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn, adopt, and productively use new court software, electronic filing and docket tools, and other digital solutions as the City's court systems evolve.
• Ability to work effectivey with electronic records and, as authorized, remote or hybrid court tools without sacrificing courtroom presence, due process, or public access.