Felony Prosecutor

Position opening effective November 3rd.

Major duties include responsibility for low-level felony cases, including juvenile and revocation dockets:

  • Handles low-level felony criminal (adult and juvenile) cases with minimal supervision from intake through trial.
  • Performs a variety of complex, independent duties in conjunction with court trials, including performing discovery, evaluating legal theories and principles, performing research, etc.
  • Prepares for and attends pre-trial hearings, arraignments, revocation hearings, and bond docket calls;
  • Negotiates pleas with defense attorneys
  • Tries cases before jury or Judge.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited school of law
  • Current membership and good standing in the State Bar of Texas
  • 2 years experience as a prosecutor (or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Submit resumes and references via email or mail to:

Lindsay Deshotels

First Assistant District Attorney

1700 7th Street, Suite 325, Bay City, Texas 77414

Email:  lkdeshotels(at)co.matagorda.tx.us