District Staff Attorney
About The Position
The Bell County District Attorney’s Office seeks felony prosecutors to evaluate cases at intake, prepare cases for grand jury, and prosecute assigned cases through trial. Prosecutors manage their own docket, which may include felonies at all levels, and work with a team of career prosecutors while exercising discretion in handling their caseload. The position drafts complaints and indictments; screens cases submitted by law enforcement; reviews evidence, reports, and recordings; determines appropriate charges; and advises law enforcement and investigators when further investigation is needed. It represents the State in District Court hearings and trials, recommends appropriate sentences, researches case law, complies with discovery requirements, handles assigned cases through disposition with support from a separate appellate division, and represents the State in probation revocation hearings. Related duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in Texas and a license in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Two years of litigation experience.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of felony experience as a prosecutor, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Draft complaints and indictments.
- Screen cases submitted by law enforcement and evaluate evidence, reports, and recordings.
- Determine appropriate criminal charges and advise law enforcement and investigators when further investigation is needed.
- Represent the State in District Court hearings and trials.
- Determine appropriate sentence recommendations.
- Read and research case law.
- Comply with discovery requirements.
- Handle assigned cases through disposition, with support from a separate appellate division.
- Represent the State in probation revocation hearings.
- Evaluate cases at intake, prepare cases for grand jury, and prosecute assigned cases through trial.
- Manage an assigned docket of felony cases.
Benefits
- Yearly continuing legal education (CLE).
- State bar dues.
- Membership in TDCAA and NDAA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
