District Staff Attorney

Bell County - Texas•Belton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. We are looking for felony prosecutors who want to be in court and in trial. We are a trial office responsible for the prosecution of felonies in Bell County. Our office gives prosecutors the opportunity to litigate the most serious felony offenses, while also allowing you to manage your cases from investigation until disposition. Our office provides the resources for you to succeed, with benefits including your yearly CLE, state bar dues, and memberships to both TDCAA and NDAA. Bell County is a growing county, located on the I35, with two beautiful lakes, good school districts, and big city amenities with a small-town feel. If you are looking for a change and want to work in an environment that is both challenging and permits working with fellow experienced prosecutors, help us grow our team as our county continues to grow.

Requirements

Criminal litigation experience is preferred
A license to practice in Texas
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
Requires a license to practice law in the State of Texas
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language

Responsibilities

Drafts complaints and indictments
Screens cases submitted by law enforcement, evaluates and reviews evidence, reports, and recordings; determines appropriate criminal charges
Advises law enforcement and investigators when further investigation is needed
Represents the State in District Court for hearings and trials
Determines appropriate sentence recommendations
Reads and researches case law
Complies with discovery requirements
Handles assigned cases through disposition, with the support of a separate appellate division
Represents the State in probation revocation hearings
Performs related work as required