The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant District Attorney.
SALARY RANGE
$85,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year depending on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Represent The State of Texas in all matters handled by the DA’s Office
Review police reports and file or reject cases based on the evidence presented
Present cases to the Grand Jury
Interview victims, witnesses, and police officers
Provide legal advice to elected County officials and department heads
Review and negotiate contracts on behalf of Brazos County
Defend civil claims asserted against Brazos County, its elected officials, and employees
Attend all manner of court settings and hearings
Prepare civil and/or criminal cases for trial
Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues
Efficiently manage a caseload in a fast-paced and rewarding environment
Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, must currently be licensed to practice law in The State of Texas, and must be in good standing with The State Bar of Texas. Applicant must also have a clean criminal history and be able to pass a drug test.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others. Must possess sufficient common sense and legal skills combined to make important legal decisions on complex issues. Need to have basic computer and typing skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Daily duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending as well as speaking to and listening to other people. This job will be performed in the usual and customary office and courtroom settings. Minimal heavy lifting and driving duties are required. The workweek is usually 40 hours per week, but may be longer if you are preparing for trial.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary for an Assistant District Attorney is up to $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience. The successful applicant will also receive a full benefits package from Brazos County. This includes paid holidays off, personal leave time, and other benefits in addition to health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
DISCLAIMER
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.