Assistant Criminal District Attorney
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENT: CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SUPERVISOR: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FULL TIME
JOB SUMMARY: Prosecution of all criminal cases presented to the District Attorney’s Office. Duties include reviewing cases presented for criminal charges by all law enforcement agencies. Ability to assess a criminal case and negotiate plea bargains with defendants or attorneys. Represent the State in District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Court, Juvenile Court, hearings, and all docket calls.
We are a small office and handle a wide variety of criminal matters from JP court to Felonies. We also handle various civil matters for the county as required from time to time. There is high interaction with staff members, the public, District and County Court, law enforcement agencies, defendants, probation, commissioners court and elected officials and county employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Jurisprudence.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
- At least 5 years practicing criminal law.
- Trial and Court Room Experience.
COMPENSATION
Salary starting at $80,000, based on experience, with potential for raises and promotions. Benefits include access to a quality health insurance plan, enrollment in a defined benefit retirement plan through the Texas County and District Retirement System, payment of State Bar dues, CLE classes, and membership in the Texas District and County Attorneys Association.
Please send a resumé to DistrictAttorney@co.tyler.tx.us, ATTN: Brooke Koi. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.