Assistant District Attorney - Border Prosecution Unit

Lubbock County•Lubbock TX 79401, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has a grant position, pursuant to a grant from the Governor’s Office, for an attorney to be assigned to the Border Prosecution Unit. This position will be housed at the Texas Anti-Gang Center, in Lubbock, Texas, under the supervision of the Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Applicant must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Applicant must be able to pass a drug test.
Applicant must have a clean criminal history.
Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others.
Must possess sufficient common sense and legal skills combined to make important legal decisions on complex issues.
Need to have basic computer and typing skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Four to five years of prosecutorial experience is preferred, but other candidates may be considered based on experience.

Responsibilities

Represent The State of Texas in all matters handled by the Border Prosecution Unit and the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
Review police reports from law enforcement agencies and file or reject cases based on the evidence presented.
Review and compose search warrants for law enforcement officers.
Present felony cases to the Grand Jury.
Attend court settings and hearings.
Efficiently manage a caseload in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
Correspond with law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses, judges, and other attorneys.
Prepare criminal cases for trial, gather and review evidence, locate and interview victims and witnesses, interview police officers, visit crime scenes, plan jury trials, and review case law.
Prosecute criminal trials, select juries, make opening statements, question witnesses, introduce evidence, and make arguments before both judges and juries.
Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues.
Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
Track and report grant-based statistics to the Governor’s Office.