NEWLY CREATED 511TH DISTRICT COURT
The Comal County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated, ethical, and trial-ready Felony Court Chief and Felony II Attorney to join the newly created 511th District Court Prosecution Team. In addition, the team will be supported by a Victim Assistance Coordinator, a Felony Clerk, and a Paralegal, which will be added as personnel are hired. This is an exciting opportunity to help build the operations of a new district court and serve a rapidly growing community with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to justice.
Attorney – Felony Court Chief: $124,504 – $145,000*
Attorney – Felony II: $110,808-120,000*
*Salaries will vary by level of experience
Felony Court Chief (511th District Court Prosecution Team)
The Felony Court Chief will be required to provide leadership, supervision, and daily oversight of all prosecutors, investigators, and support staff assigned to the 511th District Court. Serve as lead trial attorney on complex, high-priority, or high-profile felony prosecutions within the court. Manage felony caseload distribution, monitor workloads, and ensure that cases are progressing efficiently from intake through disposition. Review and approve charging decisions, plea recommendations, trial strategies, and case dispositions made by team members. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical obligations, including Brady, discovery requirements, evidence handling, and office policies. Conduct regular case staffing, offer guidance on legal issues, and mentor less-experienced prosecutors in trial techniques, case evaluation, and courtroom preparedness. Maintain effective working relationships with the court, clerk’s office, law enforcement agencies, defense bar, and community stakeholders. Oversee grand jury presentations for cases arising in the court’s jurisdiction and ensure timely and accurate preparation of indictments. Assist in onboarding new prosecutors and staff assigned to the court.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. Three (3) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law. Significant Felony Jury trial experience. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices.
Felony II Attorney (511th District Court Prosecution Team)
The Felony II Attorney will work closely with the Court Chief and receive ongoing mentorship and guidance to support professional development and strengthen prosecutorial skills. This prosecutor will be required to manage a substantial felony caseload consisting of mid-level to serious offenses, ensuring timely and ethical prosecution from intake through final disposition. Review case files for legal sufficiency, make charging recommendations, prepare indictments, and conduct legal research as needed. Serve as primary attorney on assigned cases and second chair on complex or high-priority cases at the direction of the Court Chief. Prepare and argue pre-trial motions, suppression issues, evidentiary matters, and other hearings before the 511th District Court. Conduct plea negotiations with defense counsel in accordance with office policies, victim input, and supervisory guidance. Prepare cases for trial, including evidence review, witness preparation, drafting motions, and formulating trial strategy. Represent the State in jury selection, bench and jury trials, revocation hearings, and sentencing proceedings. Maintain ongoing communication with victims, law enforcement officers, investigators, and civilian witnesses to ensure thorough case preparation. Participate in regular case staffing meetings with the Court Chief and team members to discuss case strategy, legal issues, and case progress. Ensure compliance with Brady, discovery obligations, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and all office procedures and ethical rules.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices.
Work is performed by the Felony Court Chief and Felony II Attorney will be under the direct supervision of the Chief Felony Prosecutor.
These positions are for prosecutors who enjoy or are interested in litigating cases, so experience in the courtroom is preferred, but is guaranteed with this position.
We work as a team and pride ourselves on doing things the right way. We represent a close-knit community and know we make a difference. If you want to join a team of hard working, talented prosecutors known for being tough on the worst offenders and fighting to keep a great community safe, then this is the office for you.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include employee paid medical, retirement, other employee supplemental coverage, as well as paid State Bar dues and CLE, paid vacation and sick leave. For detailed information on benefits, please visit the link below.
Application must be made through the Comal County Human Resources Department website at www.COMALJOBS.COM, where full job descriptions can also be found.