Senior Felony Trial Attorney

Comal County; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal County in Texas is seeking an attorney to prosecute adult felony offenders in the District Courts. The role involves handling all criminal law matters with daily contact with the public and assisting the Criminal District Attorney with trying cases.

Requirements include a BA and a J.D. with three years of criminal law practice, plus significant felony jury trial experience and a Texas Law license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a J.D. (law) degree are required.
• Three (3) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.
• Significant Felony Jury trial experience.
• The individual must possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement, court procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for pre-trial and post-conviction hearings (motions for discovery, motions to suppress evidence, motions to revoke probation, etc.) weekly.
• Perform legal research and writing daily.
• Prepare for and conduct trials (bench or jury) weekly.
• Prepare and evaluate cases daily. Ensure adequate investigation of cases. Apply the law to facts.
• Perform witness interviews; contact victims; and contact Law Enforcement Agency personnel.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law.
• Obtain convictions and appropriate punishment according to current law.
• Uphold convictions when appealed by drafting appellate briefs and arguing at the Court of Appeals.
• Screen incoming case reports from local agencies and present selected cases to the Grand Jury.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA)

J.D. (law) degree

Job description

Comal County in Texas is seeking an attorney to prosecute adult felony offenders in the District Courts. The role involves handling all criminal law matters with daily contact with the public and assisting the Criminal District Attorney with trying cases.

Requirements include a BA and a J.D. with three years of criminal law practice, plus significant felony jury trial experience and a Texas Law license.