ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Come visit Caldwell, Texas, the county seat of Burleson County. Caldwell is a small rural community that enjoys gathering at the famous Kolache Festival every fall and Christmas on the Square along with many other events. Burleson County is home to Lake Somerville known for camping, fishing, hiking and boating activities. And yet we are only 20-30 minutes from Bryan-College Station. Both Houston and Austin are an easy drive as well.
Being part of the prosecution team you will work closely with the courts and law enforcement. You will have hands-on experience on a variety of matters from JP Court to First Degree Felonies, Juveniles, and Protective Orders.
Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecutor
The selected candidate will perform legal work necessary to effectively represent Burleson County in Felony and Misdemeanor matters including:
- Case intake
- Work with law enforcement, defense attorneys, office staff and court personnel;
- Attend dockets, court hearings, and plea bargain negotiations;
- Investigate and prepare for trial, including interviewing witnesses, working with victims, and processing subpoenas.
The hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, as a salaried position, but may change due to trial preparation, etc. There are usually two to four trials per quarter. The position will begin when filled. We will consider a third year student.
We are looking for a qualified candidate who possesses the following requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and currently licensed in Texas;
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test;
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative on projects with little supervision;
- Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail with excellent communication and calendaring skills;
- Work in a team environment;
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Full–time benefits include employee health insurance, 401K, CLE and bar dues reimbursement.
Interested candidates may send their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to distatty@burlesoncounty.org or apply with the Burleson County Treasurer’s office by completing the application found at www.co.burleson.tx.us and returning it in person to the County Treasurer’s Office located on the 4th floor of the Burleson County Courthouse, 100 W Buck St., Caldwell.
Posting date: 09/14/2026