Assistant Criminal District Attorney

Location: Abilene, Texas

Job Title: Assistant Criminal District Attorney-CPS and Civil

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Criminal District Attorney’s Office

Salary: Based on Experience

Closed: Until Filled

Supervisor: Criminal District Attorney

Summary:

As an assistant criminal district attorney in the civil division, you will manage approximately 20% of Child Protective Services (CPS) cases in Taylor County and 20% of family violence and sexual assault protective order applications. Details about the Taylor County CPS caseload can be explored at https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/About_DFPS/Data_Book/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Advise investigators of the Department of Family and Protective Services as to what legal action is appropriate regarding children who have been abused or neglected.
  • Manage all aspects of pending litigation including but not limited to: drafting pleadings and orders, completing discovery, and representing the Department at all assigned hearings and trials.
  • Evaluate protective order applications in a timely manner and prosecute as appropriate.
  • Knowledge of family law is preferred, but not required.  The case load will be assigned immediately with support.
  • Mastery of the Rules of Evidence is essential
  • Ability to use a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data entry; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Licenses:

  • Must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school
  • Must be licensed with the State Bar of Texas

Benefits:

  • Employee medical and dental insurance
  • Paid life and disability insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid vacation and sick time

How to Apply:

Applicants can mail resume to

James Hicks, Taylor County Criminal District Attorney
Attention: Donna Grant
300 Oak, Suite 300
Abilene, Texas 79602

or

Applicants can email resume to Office Manager, Donna Grant at [email protected]