0000003379.ATTORNEY IV.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
About The Position
With minimal supervision and oversight, the Attorney IV performs advanced legal work in the assigned area, including litigation and legal research, drafting legal documents, and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations. The role operates under general direction and includes authority to make tactical and legal decisions on assigned cases, or to prosecute more complex general or special-category felony cases in an assigned court. The position evaluates, prepares, and manages cases; represents the State in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury or court trials; and communicates with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, and other interested parties. This is an at-will position without civil service or other appellate rights. The job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management may alter it at any time without notice.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited law school.
- Hold a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Have two years and six months of experience practicing law.
- Have experience as lead prosecutor for all levels of felony offenses, serving as lead counsel in conjunction with civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate criminal complaints to decide whether to accept or reject cases for prosecution, determine appropriate charges, and prepare documentation for indictment.
- Evaluate assigned cases or lawsuits by reviewing documentation, researching applicable law, interviewing witnesses or knowledgeable persons, gathering evidence, and determining appropriate actions.
- Draft, file, and respond to motions, briefs, and other legal documents for trials or hearings.
- Explain the legal process to potential witnesses, prepare witnesses for court testimony, and keep clients or victims and their families informed about case status.
- Gather, prepare, and present evidence, exhibits, and related material for trials or hearings.
- Represent the State or a client in trials and hearings, including conducting jury selection, making opening statements, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
- Negotiate settlements or plea bargains and obtain approval when necessary.
- Prepare legal documents when a settlement or plea bargain is reached, secure required signatures, and file documents as required.
- Manage court dockets and case schedules to meet deadlines and keep records and documentation accurate and up to date.
- Train or assist in training Attorneys I, II, and III.
- On an as-needed basis, perform some Section Chief duties on a short-term temporary basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
