Senior Misdemeanor Prosecutor & Court Liaison

Dallas County, Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County, Texas seeks a prosecutor to work under supervision on increasingly complex assignments involving litigation, research, and drafting. The role includes prosecuting misdemeanor cases, managing court dockets, and training junior attorneys within a state-level environment.

Responsibilities span case evaluation, evidence preparation, trial advocacy, and settlement negotiations, with emphasis on clear communication with judges, defense, victims, and witnesses.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and six months of legal practice.
• Current Texas license to practice law and experience prosecuting misdemeanors, including jury selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage court docket and schedules, ensure deadlines are met.
• Train and assist in training less experienced prosecutors.
• Evaluate cases by reviewing documents, researching applicable law, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trial or hearing.
• Explain legal processes to witnesses and prepare them for court testimony; inform clients and victims of status.
• Gather, prepare, and present evidence and exhibits for trial or hearing.
• Represent the State and client in trial/hearings via jury selection, openings, examinations, closing arguments.
• Participate in settlement or plea negotiations.
• Prepare documents if settlement/plea reached; ensure signatures and filings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

JD degree

Job description

Dallas County, Texas seeks a prosecutor to work under supervision on increasingly complex assignments involving litigation, research, and drafting. The role includes prosecuting misdemeanor cases, managing court dockets, and training junior attorneys within a state-level environment.

Responsibilities span case evaluation, evidence preparation, trial advocacy, and settlement negotiations, with emphasis on clear communication with judges, defense, victims, and witnesses.