JOB POSTING
The Burleson County Attorney’s Office in Caldwell, Texas has a Part-time job opening for:
PART-TIME ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Misdemeanor Prosecutor
The job duties include: Performing legal work necessary to effectively represent Burleson County in Misdemeanor matters, including:
- Case intake – review and determine legal sufficiency of cases; review files for completeness and research current case law;
- 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, including interviewing witnesses, working with victims, and processing subpoenas;
- Respond promptly to Court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement and victims as to status of cases.
The hours are flexible, but Wednesdays are docket days. There are usually 1-2 trials per month. The position will begin when filled.
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;
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with staff, law enforcement, probation officers, victims, witnesses and other attorneys.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution.
- Bi-lingual is a plus
Salary is dependent on experience. As this is a part-time position there are no benefits provided.
Interested candidates may send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
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.
Posting date: 06/14/2022