“Being a prosecutor is a calling. We are called to do the right thing—in the right way, at the right time, and for the right reasons—to see that justice is done. Our office is a team that puts that calling into action to protect our friends, our families, and our community while also protecting the rights of our fellow citizens. We are called to advocate for justice, and we strive to carry out that duty every day with integrity, passion, and good judgment.” – Brazos County District Attorney Jarvis Parsons
The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office is charged with prosecuting the most serious criminal offenses committed in our community, including murder, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and narcotics dealing. Located in the courthouse in downtown Bryan, just a few miles from the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, our office represents the State of Texas in all criminal cases in the district courts of Brazos County.
What’s Special About Being a Brazos County Assistant District Attorney
- Many prosecutors start out trying minor offenses, waiting for the day when they can try serious cases, but our ADAs handle serious felonies from day one.
- We try cases together, pairing experience depending on the needs of the case.
- We obtain trial and courtroom experience that most civil litigators will never match, and we’re not burdened by the billable hour.
- We offer direction and feedback from highly experienced attorneys who care about your professional success.
- We brainstorm on our trials—whether it’s an evading arrest or a capital murder—as a team to develop the best strategies.
- Our office, just like our community, is just the right size. Not so small that you’ll be bored . . . or so large that you’ll be ignored or forgotten.
- We invest time to assist and improve law enforcement and our criminal justice system, regularly teaching at the Central Texas Police Academy; Every Victim, Every Time Conference; and Texas District and County Attorney’s Association trainings.
- We work closely with our law enforcement partners during active investigations through multidisciplinary teams, assistance with warrants, and advice from intake and on call prosecutors.
- We spend time together in and out of the office, attending trainings and conferences, going to baseball games and galas, celebrating at our annual holiday party, and grabbing lunch together after docket.
Our Team
Our Assistant District Attorneys, along with our investigators, victim assistance coordinators, and administrative assistants, work in teams to achieve success:
- Our three trial teams interview victims, witnesses, and officers and review, obtain, and prepare evidence for presentation in court. They manage pre-trial dockets and discovery. They research, prepare, and argue motions and legal issues to judges. And, most importantly, they try cases to judges and juries in the courtrooms, advocating for justice while ensuring that defendants’ rights are protected.
- Our intake team assists police officers in proactive investigations, files or rejects cases based on the evidence presented, and presents cases to the Grand Jury.
- Our juvenile team performs intake and trial duties on cases with juvenile offenders, with special attention to rehabilitating young offenders and minimizing recidivism.
- Our Child Protective Services team represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in child welfare cases involving abuse and neglect.
- Our Sexual Assault/Family Violence team performs specialized intake staffing on domestic violence and adult sexual assault cases to give those cases the proper degree of attention, as well as assisting in the trial duties on these special victim cases.
- Our civil team prosecutes asset forfeiture cases to transform criminal profits into crime-fighting funds and bond forfeiture cases to encourage defendants to return to court. It also handles petitions for expunction and nondisclosure to ensure that those entitled to clean up their criminal records can do so.
- Our appellate team provides legal advice to fellow prosecutors and defends righteous convictions and sentences against post-conviction challenges.
Our Community
We have the honor to represent the State of Texas in the heart of Aggieland. If you’re not an Aggie, don’t worry… most of us aren’t. And, if you are an Aggie, we’d love for you to come home and serve your community with us!
About 250,000 people live in the Bryan/College Station area. The area continues to grow year after year, bringing jobs, new housing, and more restaurants, shopping, and activities to Brazos County. College Station ISD is a top-rated public school district, and its Kids Klub program provides reasonably priced after-school and summer camp care.
Residents of the area can attend a variety of sporting events at Texas A&M University. Throughout the year, the university hosts events and camps for elementary and secondary students. Residents can also attend professional productions of theater, music, and dance programs at OPAS at Texas A&M. There are excellent museums, libraries, and even a walk-through and drive-through safari in Brazos County. The holiday season is particularly magical in Brazos County with holiday markets, Christmas in the Park, and Santa’s Wonderland, the largest Christmas park in the world. Spring brings the blooms of crepe myrtles across the county and an annual BBQ and country music festival to Midtown Park in Bryan, and fall brings the excitement of Aggie football.
The revitalization of downtown Bryan, where our office is located, has delivered retail, dining, and entertainment opportunities with a historic, small town feel. Downtown Bryan comes to life the First Friday of each month, with free live music, performances, art demonstrations, and interactive events and activities. College Station’s newest shopping district, Century Square, offers metropolitan shopping and dining to residents and hosts activities and events throughout the year.
Other Benefits
In addition to the satisfaction that comes from public service and the time and attention that we invest into our teams, we offer our new prosecutors:
- a salary of up to $115,000 per year, depending on experience;
- the opportunity to work from home one day a week;
- free, covered parking in the county garage;
- paid membership in the Texas District and County Attorney’s Association;
- paid State Bar dues;
- paid Texas Board of Legal Specialization dues;
- paid MCLE costs, including attendance at EVET and the TDCAA Annual conferences;
- professional development opportunities; and
- full Brazos County benefits, including:
- 12+ paid county holidays,
- 10 paid days of vacation each year for the first 5 years of service (with additional days based on years of service),
- health, life, dental, and vision insurance,
- long-term disability,
- a wellness program,
- optional Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts,
- an Employee Assistance Program, and
- access to the free Brazos County Health and Wellness Clinic for employees and their dependents;
- an optional 457 deferred compensation plan; and
- an exceptional retirement plan with the Texas County & District Retirement System, with 225% employer matching.
Because of their service to their community, Brazos County ADAs may also be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Qualifications
Our prosecutors must:
- have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school;
- be currently licensed by and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas;
- have a clean criminal history and be able to pass a drug test;
- possess basic computer and typing skills;
- possess excellent legal research and writing skills;
- be able to analyze complex issues and make important decisions;
- be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
- be able to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, judges, opposing counsel, our law enforcement partners, and the public.
Physical Requirements
Our prosecutors’ daily duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending, as well as speaking to and listening to other people. This job is performed in office and courtroom settings and requires minimal heavy lifting and occasional driving duties. The workweek is usually 40 hours per week but may be longer if preparing for or in trial.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you’re interested in serving your community and joining our team, please email a cover letter and your resume to our Office Manager, Jennifer Jansen, at jjansen@brazoscountytx.gov.