Senior Misdemeanor Prosecutor & Court Liaison

Dallas County, Texas

Dallas (TX)

Sur place

USD 70 000 - 110 000

Plein temps

Il y a 12 jours

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Résumé du poste

Dallas County, Texas seeks an attorney to support misdemeanor prosecutions under attorney supervision. The role involves litigation, research, drafting documents, and interpreting laws and regulations, with responsibilities spanning court management and coordination with judges, defense, victims, and witnesses.

Responsibilities include case evaluation, trial preparation, plea negotiations, and presenting evidence in hearings.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Six (6) months of experience practicing law.
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
Experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.

Responsabilités

Manages court docket and schedules; ensures deadlines are met.
Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
Evaluates assigned cases by reviewing docs, researching applicable law, interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and determining actions.
Drafts, files and responds to motions, briefs, or other documents for trial or hearing.
Explains legal process to witnesses and prepares them for court testimony; keeps clients informed.
Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence for trial or hearing.
Represents the State in trial and hearings; conducts jury selection and presents openings, examinations, and closings.
Participates in settlement or plea negotiations and files settlement documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.