Assistant District & County Attorney

The Rusk County District & County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for an Assistant District & County Attorney. All applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas. Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Professional Responsibility and the ethics required of a Texas prosecutor.

Duties will include handling any matters which may arise in the course of duty in the office of a County & District Attorney, including misdemeanors, felonies, civil matters and all other matters that may be assigned. This particular position focuses primarily on the prosecution of misdemeanor cases with some felony cases, involvement in the Child Protection Docket, asset seizures & forfeitures, and researching county and government legal issues. Prior experience in county government helpful but not necessary. There is the potential for significant time spent in court and trial.

Starting Salary: $56,000.00 to $69,000.00 depending on experience plus county benefits. State bar dues and CLE’s also included.

Resume may be sent to the following location:

Rusk County District & County Attorney’s Office

Attn: Cindy Clifton, 115 North Main, Suite 302, Henderson, Texas 75654

Via Fax: 903-657-0329

Via Email: [email protected]

WE CONSIDER APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, THE PRESENCE OF A NON-JOB-RELATED MEDICAL CONDITION OR HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.