Assistant District Attorney Job at State of Texas, Lubbock, TX

  • State of Texas
  • Lubbock, TX

Job Description

Criminal Prosecutors

The Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office has immediate openings for Entry Level and Experienced Criminal Prosecutors.

Essential Duties
  • Represent The State of Texas in all matters handled by the Criminal District Attorney's Office.
  • Attend court settings and hearings.
  • Efficiently manage a caseload in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.
  • Correspond with law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses, judges, and other attorneys.
  • Prepare criminal cases for trial, gather and review evidence, locate and interview victims and witnesses, interview police officers, visit crime scenes, plan jury trials, and review case law.
  • Prosecute criminal trials, select juries, make opening statements, question witnesses, introduce evidence, and make arguments before both judges and juries.
  • Review and interpret both simple and complex legal issues.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.
Position Requirements

Applicant must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Applicant must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and must be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test. Applicant must have a clean criminal history.

Supplemental Information

Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others. Must possess sufficient common sense and legal skills combined to make important legal decisions on complex issues. Need to have basic computer and typing skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Daily duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending as well as speaking to and listening to other people. This job will be performed in the usual and customary office and courtroom settings. Minimal heavy lifting and driving duties are required. The workweek is usually 40 hours per week, but maybe longer if you are preparing for a trial. The salary is $80,000.00 to $110,000.00, depending on experience. The successful applicant will also receive a full benefits package from Lubbock County. This includes paid holidays off, personal leave time, and other benefits in addition to health, life, dental, and vision insurance. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start

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