0000003337.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Responsibilities

• Manages court docket, court schedules and ensures deadlines are met.
• Trains and assist in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
• Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by:
  • reviewing documentation,
  • conducting necessary legal research on applicable law,
  • interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge, the case,
  • gathering evidence, and
  • determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
• Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client or victim/family are kept informed on status of case.
• Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
• Represents the State and client in trial and hearings by:
  • conducting jury selection,
  • presenting opening statements,
  • conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
  • presenting closing arguments.
• Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
• Prepares necessary legal document if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Six (6) months of experience practicing law.
• Current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office and court room environment.