Assistant District Attorney, Misdemeanor Criminal Division- Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office
The Ellis County & District Attorney, Lindy Beaty, is accepting applications for an entry level misdemeanor prosecutor. The position is officially open. The Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office, Misdemeanor Criminal Division, handles criminal case prosecutions from Class C Misdemeanor through Class A Misdemeanors. The Positions will be filled based on experience and qualifications.
Positions and Salary –
- ADA I (Misdemeanor Prosecutor)
- Salary $109,147.00
Primary Duties
- Seek Justice on behalf of the State of Texas in all matters handled by the Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office.
- Manage an assigned caseload effectively and efficiently.
- Identify potential issues in assigned cases and take measures to deal with those issues including simple and complex legal matters.
- Work closely with law enforcement agencies both within and outside Ellis County.
- Effectively correspond and communicate with victims, defense attorneys, court personnel and witnesses.
- Conduct legal research, draft motions, respond to defense motions, and prepare other legal documents.
- Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, law enforcement, the general public.
- Interview victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers and experts before hearings or trial.
- Handle in Court hearings including bond hearings, writ hearings, competency hearings, suppression hearings, etc.
- Handle trials before the Court and jury trials including pre-trial hearings, jury selection, opening statements, evidence admission predicate, preparing a jury charge, closing arguments, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in the State if Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass background investigation and drug testing upon request.
Ellis County is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Lindy Beaty at lindy.beaty@elliscountytx.gov. References should be available upon request.
Not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted.