Senior District Attorney - Felony Prosecution Lead

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor to supervise court operations and staff, manage dockets, and handle complex cases. The role includes guiding cases from intake to trial, performing research, and presenting evidence.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Texas, with a track record as lead prosecutor on serious felony matters and appellate work. Strong supervisory and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires current Texas law license.
• Lead prosecutor experience for complex felony civil litigation or extensive appellate work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages court docket by assigning cases and work to prosecutors and staff.
• Authorizes reductions and probation decisions; signs dismissals.
• Resolves disputes between court, defense attorneys and staff; handles complex situations.
• Ensures records and documents are accurate and processed per procedures.
• Conducts legal research, interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, determines actions.
• Drafts and files motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trials/hearings.
• Explains legal processes to witnesses; prepares them for court.
• Gathers and presents evidence for trials/hearings.
• Represents state in pre-trials and trials with jury selection, openings, direct and cross-examinations, closings.
• Assesses case strengths/weaknesses; negotiates settlements or plea bargains; obtains approvals as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Dallas County seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor to supervise court operations and staff, manage dockets, and handle complex cases. The role includes guiding cases from intake to trial, performing research, and presenting evidence.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Texas, with a track record as lead prosecutor on serious felony matters and appellate work. Strong supervisory and negotiation skills are essential.