Court Chief

The Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office is looking to add the right person to our team.  We have an opening for a court chief in our County Court at Law which has both misdemeanor and felony jurisdiction.  Ideally the candidate would have at least three years of criminal law experience and be looking to take on higher level cases and more responsibility.  The Van Zandt County DA’s office is committed to excellence and is known for its outstanding work environment. 

Job duties for the position include making charging decisions for assigned cases, preparing indictments and presenting to grand jury, plea negotiation, pretrial hearings and jury trials. 

Van Zandt County is a rural county with a population of close to 60,000, about an hour east of Dallas.  Salary is dependent on experience.  The position carries full county benefits including fully paid health care, generous holiday and vacation days and retirement matching. 

For consideration please forward a resume to:  [email protected]