Felony/ CPS Prosecutor

The Burleson County Attorney’s Office in Caldwell, Texas has a full-time job opening for:

FELONY/CPS PROSECUTOR

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

Position duties include:

  • Case intake;
  • Work with law enforcement when additional documentation may be needed;
  • Attend dockets, court hearings, and plea bargain negotiations; note: all dockets are in person
  • Investigation and preparation for trial;   
  • Respond promptly to Court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement and victims as to status of cases.
  • Felony dockets and CPS dockets

Starting Salary full time position: $70,000 – $75,000, full county benefits including paid health insurance for employee, CLE, State Bar dues, paid holidays, vacation and retirement program

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school;
  • Must be currently licensed by the State Bar of Texas to practice law and in good standing;
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check; Clean drug test required at hiring
  • Ability to multi-task and take initiative on projects with little supervision;
  • Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail;
  • Strong calendaring skills;
  • Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment; must be able to multi-task, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to work in a team environment.

Recent law school graduates, awaiting either bar exam results or to take the bar, will also be considered. 

You may apply in person at: the Burleson County Treasurer’s office or print an application from the county website at: co.burleson.tx.us and file it with the County Treasurer’s Office.  Please include a cover letter and resume if submitting an application. You may also submit your resume to: [email protected]

Posting date: 05/11/2023

Closing date:   when position is filled