Senior Prosecutor - Felony & Misdemeanor Trials

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to perform litigation and prosecutorial duties with authority to make tactical decisions in assigned cases. The role includes case evaluation, preparation and management, and handling felony prosecutions as needed.

Responsibilities cover evaluating complaints, researching applicable laws, drafting motions, presenting evidence, and negotiating plea agreements. A Texas license and one year of practice are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• One year of experience practicing law.
• Requires current Texas law license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines charges and prepares indictments.
• Reviews documentation, conducts legal research, interviews witnesses, and gathers evidence.
• Drafts and files motions, briefs, or other documents for trials/hearings.
• Explains legal processes to witnesses and prepares them for court testimony.
• Gathers and presents evidence for trials or hearings.
• Represents the State in hearings and trials with jury selection, openings, examinations, and closings.
• Negotiates settlements or plea bargains and secures approvals.
• Prepares legal documents for settlements and ensures proper signatures/filings.
• May manage court dockets and schedules to meet deadlines.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Litigation

Prosecution

Courtroom procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Dallas County is seeking an attorney to perform litigation and prosecutorial duties with authority to make tactical decisions in assigned cases. The role includes case evaluation, preparation and management, and handling felony prosecutions as needed.

Responsibilities cover evaluating complaints, researching applicable laws, drafting motions, presenting evidence, and negotiating plea agreements. A Texas license and one year of practice are required.