POSITION: Chief Felony Prosecutor
LOCATION: Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Wichita County Courthouse
SUPERVISORS: Criminal District Attorney & First Assistant District Attorney
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
(Additional hours may be required.)
SALARY: Highly competitive & negotiable depending on experience
(Plus County Benefits)
POSTING DATE: March 2024
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
► GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Serves as Chief of the Felony Division of the DA’s Office, managing the prosecutors in the three felony courts and shepherding all major felony trials
► ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Overseeing major grand jury investigations such as capital murder, violent crimes, and sexual abuse
- Manages and mentors the felony prosecutors
- Tries major cases including capital murder and sexual abuses
- Handles a felony docket in court and conducts plea bargain negotiations
- Trains prosecutors and law enforcement
- Fosters an open and positive relationship with law enforcement
- Assists law enforcement with drafting search warrants
- Competently tries cases before a jury or a judge.
- Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
► MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a graduate of an A.B.A. accredited law school.
- Must have a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State and local bar associations.
- Significant major felony trial experience and managerial experience, including 8 years as a prosecutor/trial attorney
- Must have the ability to analyze facts and case precedents and present them effectively in court.
- Must be able to conduct self in a professional manner and develop and maintain good working relationships with visitors, clients, co-workers, attorneys, judges and County officials.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug test paid by Wichita County.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by Wichita County.
► CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must be able to occasionally lift and move loads weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory.
- Must be dependable and of good moral character.
- Wichita County and the Criminal District Attorney’s Office is a non-smoking environment.
► APPLY TO:
To be considered for employment, please complete the Employment Application found on the Wichita County Human Resources website at http://www.co.wichita.tx.us/Human_Resources/. Please submit your completed Wichita County Employment Application, cover letter, resume, transcript to:
Office of the Criminal District Attorney
Wichita County, Texas
ATTN: LaDonna Bedford
900 7th Street, Suite 352
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Or email to: [email protected]