Assistant District Attorney II, G23, District Attorney

Webb County, TX • Laredo, TX

33d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law.
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of trail proceedings.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the completion of legal research.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Must have a minimum of one ( 1 ) year of legal experience.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.
• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Intakes misdemeanor or felony cases; determines if evidence warrants criminal charges; confers with police departments to review search warrants and affidavits; reads offense reports and witness statements; prepares charge instruments.
• Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers.
• Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments.
• Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition; presents cases to Grand Jury; prepares indictments; recommends bonds.
• Represents the state in motion hearings.
• Participates in community outreach activities and represents the office to civic organizations.
• Coordinates with community supervision officers about the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, the progress of probationers, and issues in regard to revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation.
• Participates in external training activities.
• May be designated as Border Prosecutor or given other special assignments.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Clinic
• Vacation and sick leave
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees