21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Washington County
Position: Assistant District Attorney
Salary: Starting at $105,000.00 (Includes SB22), upward adjustment available based on experience, and County benefits.
Posting Date: September 3, 2025
Closing Date: until filled
Description: Felony line-level prosecutor
Primary Expectations:
- Represent the State of Texas in all matters handled by the DA’s office.
- Maintain a caseload from intake through trial, includes child sexual abuse cases.
- Advise local law enforcement, as part of on-call schedule, drafting search warrants, and regular organized meetings with law enforcement agencies.
- Performs all other job-related duties assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
- Must have a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State and local bar associations.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years felony trial experience and a working knowledge of criminal law, procedure, and rules of evidence. Experience in handling crimes against children, preferred.
Selection Guidelines:
- A formal Washington County application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received. The Human Resources Department is located at the Washington County Courthouse Annex, 105 W. Main Street, Suite 104, Brenham, Texas 77833.
- Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
- A review of education/experience; appropriate testing and interviews may be required. Oral interview(s), background check, physical agility, drug screening and pre‑employment medical examination may be required as appropriate or under policy.
- Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and/or periodic drug, criminal background investigations, and motor vehicle record reports as appropriate under policy.
- This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Washington County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of an “At Will” employment relationship, and under no circumstances is this a contract for employment.