Assistant District Attorney (Managing Attorney) Grade VI – CIVIL DIVISION
Position: Dallas County Assistant District Attorney – CIVIL DIVISION (Grade VI). This position is in the Civil Division of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.
Duties: Advising the County and its Departments on a variety of civil legal issues; preparing and reviewing contracts on behalf of the County and its departments; supervising junior advisory attorneys; seasoned employment attorney well versed in State of Texas and federal employment law, able to provide concise, sound memos on employment and other matters; representing the client in administrative hearings before government agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Labor (DOL), including preparing position statement; drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures; counsel clients on a wide range of employment issues, including issues arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the American with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, etc.; conducting or reviewing employment investigations into allegations of misconduct or regulatory non-compliance; advise human resources regarding proposed employment actions.
Qualifications: Graduation from accredited law school; current license to practice law in the State of Texas; member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas; 5 years of experience practicing law; and must pass background check.
Preferences: Prefer 5 or more years of employment experience; experience with a governmental entity or private firm with an emphasis on representing municipalities or counties is preferred; strong employment background.
Annual Salary Range: $139,224.36 – $173,976.96 (commensurate with qualifications and experience) plus benefits.
Submit resumes and cover letters to:
Tammy Bowen, Office Manager
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
Records Building
500 Elm Street, Suite 6300
Dallas, Texas 75202-3299
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.