Title: Misdemeanor Prosecutor
Location: Grimes County, Texas
Department: District Attorney’s Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Position:
We are seeking a principled and committed Misdemeanor Prosecutor to join our office in the pursuit of justice. In this role, you will help ensure that those accused of misdemeanor offenses are held accountable, while also safeguarding the rights of victims, defendants, and the community. This position will handle every aspect of misdemeanor prosecution. Our office operates under a team-oriented philosophy. Thus, misdemeanor prosecutors work closely with teammates in court, as well as, receiving extensive guidance and training from senior prosecutors within the office, including assisting in the preparation and trial of some felony matters. The size of our office allows prosecutors to be exposed to a full range of important legal matters quickly, thereby fostering rapid growth and development.
The prosecutor will be expected to work with cooperatively with law enforcement, contact victims, and work closely with our Crime Victims Coordinator and Crime Victims Liaison to serve our victims.
Why Join Us:
Grimes County is a growing community which is approximately 20-30 minutes from College Station/Bryan, home to Texas A & M University. It is close to Montgomery, Conroe, Magnolia, and The Woodlands Texas via Hwy. 249 Aggie Parkway. Grimes County is bordered by Walker (Huntsville), Montgomery, Waller, Washington (Brenham), and Madison Counties. The City of Navasota has become a tourist destination with shops, upscale restaurants & hotel, wine bar, a rooftop bar, and speakeasy in the historical P.A. Smith Hotel. The town of Anderson is the county seat and the District Attorney’s Office is housed in new justice center which opened in January 2020.
Salary, benefits, and qualifications.
Salary is $90,000 to $100,000 (based on previous experience). A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Experience in prosecution is preferred but not required.
Benefits include: MCLE costs, TDCAA dues, State Bar dues, retirement through TCDRS retirement system, and health insurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, file, and prosecute misdemeanor-level cases from intake to trial and appeal.
- Collaborate with victims, law enforcement, and defense counsel to ensure fair and just outcomes.
- Conduct legal research, draft motions, and make courtroom appearances for hearings and trials.
- Appellate work stemming from misdemeanor trials.
- Exercise sound discretion to seek justice over conviction, balancing accountability with fairness.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards in all actions and decisions.
Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be passionate about justice, public service, and community safety.
- Demonstrate strong trial advocacy and legal analysis skills.
- Show professionalism, compassion, and sound judgment.
- Be committed to the rights of all and the integrity of the legal process.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Andria Bender, District Attorney of Grimes County, at [email protected].
“It shall be the primary duty of all prosecuting attorneys… not to convict, but to see that justice is done.”