Bexar County
| Job Title: | MISDEMEANOR PROSECUTOR |
| Grade: | E – 09 ($5,684 Monthly) |
| Job Type: | Full-Time, Regular |
| Office / Department: | Criminal District Attorney’s Office |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Civil Service Status | Excluded |
Summary:
Under direction, is responsible for determining case or appeal merit; ascertains facts; develops case plan; represents the State in legal actions; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews cases or appeals for legal and factual sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition
Examines evidence including videos, photographs, documents, and records for use in trial
Prosecutes juvenile and adult criminal cases and litigates appeals
Contacts and/or interviews victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel regarding restitution, plea bargains and punishment issues
Researches statutes and case law issues
Performs computer assisted research regarding criminal histories and case status
Regularly appears in court on behalf of the State of Texas in contested matters, before judges and juries
Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains
Dictates, edits, and updates legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff
May supervise Advocates, Interns, and office support staff
Performs related duties, as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited Law School with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
Knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and techniques; knowledge of plea bargaining and negotiation
Ability to operate personal computers, develop proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; ability to operate basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the public in routine and highly stressful situations; ability to develop effective and persuasive oral advocacy skills; ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards expected of an attorney representing the State of Texas; ability to organize and present facts and supporting logic; ability to ascertain factual information from conflicting or purposely inaccurate data; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Generally working in indoor conditions
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
Occasionally moves about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Generally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
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| The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the Essential Functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. |