Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Employer: Austin County, TX
Location: Bellville, TX
JOB TITLE: Assistant Criminal District Attorney
DEPARTMENT: Criminal District Attorney’s Office
SALARY: $105,000* for full-time position Felony Prosecutor position.
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
Interested in trial law? Gain valuable criminal trial experience fast alongside successful career trial lawyers in a positive, fulfilling work environment.
Austin County is named after Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.” Bellville, the county seat of this picturesque rural county, is less than an hour west of Houston.
The office currently consists of the elected district attorney, four assistant district attorneys and three paralegals.
This job posting is for a felony prosecutor position, prior criminal law and trial experience is required.
The office currently has an opening for one attorney position to be filled by either an entry level misdemeanor prosecutor or an experienced felony prosecutor. Applicants should review each job posting and indicate which position they are applying for. Prior criminal experience is required for the felony prosecutor position.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is primarily responsible for prosecuting and trying felony cases. The position also assists with supervising misdemeanor dockets and trials.
The position may perform felony intake and must be capable of handling felony dockets, assisting with search warrants, drafting motions, handling pretrial hearings, and sitting as lead trial counsel.
Training will be provided. Appellate and research work will be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Doctor of Jurisprudence. Must be a member of Texas Bar with a valid driver’s license.
Must be a self-starter with excellent writing and research skills. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
Prior criminal law and trial experience is required.
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees receive great benefits including free employee healthcare, 160% retirement matching at 7% of salary, and retirement vestment at 8 years of service. Years of service may be transferred from other members of TCDRS.
Austin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Resumes may be sent to Criminal District Attorney Brandy Robinson, [email protected] or First Assistant Criminal District Attorney Benjamin Nystrom, [email protected].
*The base county salary for this position has been supplemented by SB 22 Grant Funding and is subject to change depending on SB 22 Grant Fund availability.