Municipal Court Prosecutor

City of Pearland - Texas • Pearland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an attorney to prosecute Class "C" Misdemeanors in the Pearland Municipal Court of Record. This attorney advises peace officers and other employees regarding legal and enforcement procedures. The lawyer conducts legal and investigative research and assists other members of the Legal Department as directed. Successful candidates may be looking to gain trial experience, considering a transition from prosecution in a District Attorney or County Attorney's Office, or interested in exploring municipal law as a career path. Pearland has earned several accolades, from the U.S. News & World Report, including the No. 1 best Place to live in Texas, the No. 3 Best Place to Live in the U.S., and the No. 17 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. Additionally, Architectural Digest recently named Pearland one of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Pearland has also been ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas. Our close proximity to Houston allows for easy access to professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate/LL.B. from an ABA accredited law school is required.
• A Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License is required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas with membership in good standing is required with the State Bar of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous criminal law experience, preferably as a prosecutor for a city or county, is preferred.
• Previous municipal law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute Class "C" misdemeanors in Municipal Court of Record and appeals to the County Court.
• Draft Complaints, motions, briefs, orders and memoranda.
• Represent the City and State in bond forfeiture proceedings in the Municipal Court of Record.
• Research, review, and analyze applicable statutes and case law and advise police officers, enforcement officers, and others regarding legal issues pertaining to detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal cases and enforcement actions; provide training to police and enforcement officers and others regarding changes in law and procedure.
• Comply with continuing legal education requirements established by the State Bar of Texas and all other requirements to maintain law license.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability protection
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
• Access to the city's recreation center
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance
• 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level