Criminal Division Director - County Attorney

Williamson County•Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Division Director supervises and staffs county courts in all aspects of adult misdemeanor criminal prosecution, from case intake through appeal. Reporting to the Criminal Division Chief, the Director provides guidance to attorneys on case evaluation and preparation, docket management, trial processes and tactics, and other legal work performed by the County Attorney’s Office. The Director independently handles complex or high-profile cases and matters. The posting relates to vacancies in the Trial Assignment and Domestic Violence Assignment. Responsibilities vary by assignment. The Development and Retention Assignment maintains automated case-management systems and develops related systems, builds and maintains Work Manager tools, audits data integrity, supports applications, creates onboarding and training programs, and manages a solutions team focused on technology and systemic improvements. The Trial Assignment supervises adult misdemeanor prosecution, develops prosecutors’ plea negotiation skills, helps ensure coverage of adult criminal matters, manages on-call assignments and internship programs, and independently prosecutes misdemeanor cases, including jury and non-jury trials. The Domestic Violence Assignment supervises attorneys handling Protective Orders and family-violence prosecutions, reviews applications, represents the State in Protective Order matters, improves processes, and guides prosecutors and Victim Assistance Coordinators on case handling and related legal and ethical matters. The position reports directly to the Criminal Division Chief and has direct reports. Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment, with regular travel between work sites. The role involves prolonged sitting, document review, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing, and occasional lifting or carrying. High stress, deadlines, and time-constrained case management are part of the work. Work outside normal office hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) may be required, and the employee may be designated essential personnel during an emergency. Regular attendance is required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Six years of experience in a county or district attorney’s office, as a city attorney, or as another governmental attorney in areas related to the job duties; alternatively, seven years of trial or domestic-violence experience as an attorney in relevant areas.
Two years of supervisory experience.
For the Trial Assignment: prior experience as a criminal trial prosecutor.
For the Domestic Violence Assignment: prior experience handling family-violence and Protective Order cases, and knowledge of the Protective Order process.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
Required State Bar of Texas membership.
Valid driver’s license required within 30 days of employment.
Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification required within six months of employment.
Pass the applicable post-offer pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Odyssey, Jabber, and E-file.

Responsibilities

Train and monitor prosecutors in case intake and screening, follow-up investigations, reviewing police reports and evidence, victim responsibilities, and charging decisions.
Oversee prosecutors’ drafting of motions, memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents; draft high-level legal documents and conduct legal research.
Provide guidance, training, and skill development to prosecutors, including observing, critiquing, and evaluating their performance.
Train, monitor, assist with, and conduct contested court hearings; incorporate or develop methods to improve case presentation.
Discuss cases with prosecutors, defense attorneys, adult probation officers, victims, and witnesses in an advisory capacity.
Assist with personnel management, including hiring, termination, recognition, discipline, and training; conduct performance evaluations and make pay recommendations.
Advise on case staffing and review across law enforcement and prosecution matters; communicate with county personnel, elected officials, judges, attorneys, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the public.
Attend required meetings and training and perform special duties as assigned.
Maintain automated case-management systems, process daily Odyssey reports, create and archive SharePoint case records, and lead development of similar systems for Public Information Act requests, Bond Forfeitures, and the Family Justice Division.
Build and maintain Work Manager tools and modules; audit system data integrity, troubleshoot errors, and support applications throughout their lifespans.
Develop and implement onboarding and training for new prosecutors and manage a solutions team developing technology to address inefficiencies and systemic issues.
Oversee development of prosecutors for plea negotiations and defense-attorney correspondence, including evidence and record review, plea offers, negotiation of terms, and discovery responses.
Participate in managing adult misdemeanor prosecution and directly supervise the adult criminal prosecution team.
Help ensure coverage of adult criminal matters, including county and Justice of the Peace Court dockets, PTIP contract signings, specialty court representation, and contested matters.
Monitor the on-call prosecutor list and assignments; develop, manage, and support internship programs and interns.
Independently prosecute adult misdemeanor cases, including jury and non-jury trials.
Supervise attorneys handling Protective Orders and family-violence cases; review Protective Order applications and represent the State in related matters.
Develop systems and processes that reflect best practices and comply with State law; establish protocols for Victim Assistance Coordinators supporting crime victims and Protective Order applicants.
Advise Victim Assistance Coordinators on legal and ethical issues related to Protective Order filings.
Guide prosecutors and the administrative team on pretrial intervention, treatment court outcomes, family-violence case policies, plea terms, and defense-attorney correspondence.