The Waller County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Felony Prosecutor / Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Felony Division. Waller County is part of the Greater Houston area and is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. Our office located approximately one hour northwest of Downtown Houston, nearly halfway between Houston and Bryan/College Station. Nearby communities include Magnolia, Navasota, Katy, Cypress, Brenham and Bryan/College Station. Responsibilities will primarily be prosecution of criminal offenses in District Court and may include supervision of other prosecutors and staff assigned to that position. The position is available immediately until filled.
Salary: $100,000 to $140,000 depending on qualifications.
Primary duties for this position include:
- All aspects of prosecution of felony criminal offenses, including case screening, preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, warrants and appeals
- Representation of the State of Texas in pretrial proceedings, as well as in criminal bench and jury trials
- Presentation of cases to Grand Jury
- Other duties as assigned by the Criminal District Attorney, First Assistant Criminal District Attorney or Criminal Division Chief
Areas of practice include:
- Criminal law
- Appellate law
Job requirements:
- J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Minimum 2 years as a prosecutor with three prior first-chair trials (misdemeanor or felony)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with colleagues, elected officials and department heads, court staff, and the public
- Strong desire to seek justice, especially in victim cases
- Interest in trial work
Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience with Texas criminal law, criminal procedure and the rules of evidence.
Benefits:
- State bar dues paid by employer
- Approved CLE paid by employer
- Remote work options available after successful completion of a probationary period of not less than 90 days
- 15 paid County holidays per year
- Approximately 96 hours of sick leave accrual per year
- Approximately 80 – 120 hours of vacation leave accrual per year based on years of service
- Health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
- Membership in the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Health & Employee Benefits Pool
- Membership in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- County and State longevity pay after 2 and 4 years of service, respectively
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, list of at least 3 references, and a County employment application to Criminal District Attorney Sean Whittmore at [email protected]. Please submit all application documents in ONE email.
The County employment application can be found at: https://www.co.waller.tx.us/page/Employment.Opps
Position Available Immediately
Not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. Waller County is an equal opportunity employer.