Assistant District Attorney

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION
About the Office:
The primary duty of the District Attorneys Office is to prosecute felony criminal offenses inNacogdoches County, Texas. Additionally, the office handles the countys juvenile caseload,initiates civil asset forfeiture proceedings, bond forfeiture proceedings, aids law enforcement inthe investigation of criminal offenses, manages the pretrial diversionary program, and oversees theextradition of individuals accused of criminal offenses, among other duties.

Job Description:

The Nacogdoches County District Attorneys Office is currently seeking to fill an AssistantDistrict Attorney position. The responsibilities of this position are to prosecute a variety of felonyoffenses, enforcing state laws related to everything from theft and drug offenses to crimes againstchildren and murder, among other duties.

All prosecutors play a role in screening cases for presentation to the grand jury as assigned, eachis responsible for the day-to-day docket management of their respective caseload, the handling ofpretrial hearings, trying their cases before a judge or jury, and handling any appellate issues thatmay follow.

In addition to the prosecution of felony offenses, this position will also be responsible forprosecuting some juvenile cases.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice inTexas, and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Ability to manage a felony caseload, from screening cases prior to presentation to the grandjury through indictment to disposition and appeal;
– Possess a working knowledge of Texas criminal law, procedure, and the rules of evidence,as well as relevant law from the Family Code as it relates to juvenile cases;
– Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to seeing justice done;
– Ability to work with a supportive and professional team of prosecutors, investigators, andsupport staff;
– Be self-sufficient in the day-to-day handling of cases, pleadings, and correspondence;
– Able to perform their own legal research and possess excellent writing ability;
– Willingness to aid and advise law enforcement on the law and procedure, as well as theissuance of subpoenas, warrants, and applications;
– Possess analytical abilities necessary to articulate case-related issues in a courtroomenvironment;
– Have courtroom experience, preferably having tried criminal cases before a judge and/orjury; and,
– Be computer literate and proficient, able to use a case management database, Excel, Word,and PowerPoint, as well as navigate and become familiar with various media-relatedsoftware.

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $118,121 to $127,423 depending on experience.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Please submit your resume and any supporting documentation the applicant believes is relevant tothe positione.g., cover letter, professional references, and/or a brief writing sample to:

Laurie Brown
Director
Human Resources
Nacogdoches County
101 W. Main St., Ste. 161
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: (936) 560-7819
Fax: (936) 560-7810
Email: personnel@co.nacogdoches.tx.us
Nacogdoches County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nacogdoches County participates in EVerify