0000003932.ATTORNEY IV.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

About the role

With minimal supervision and oversight, performs advanced legal work in the area assigned. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations. Work is performed under general direction with authority to make tactical and legal decisions in connection with assigned cases or prosecutes the more complex general or special‑category felony cases in assigned court.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates criminal complaints to decide whether to accept or reject the case for prosecution, determines the appropriate charge, and prepares the required documentation for indictment.
• Reviews case documentation, conducts legal research on applicable law, interviews witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case, gathers evidence, and determines the most appropriate actions to be taken.
• Drafts, files, and responds to motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
• Explains the legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and keeps victims/family members informed on case status.
• Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
• Represents the State or client in trial and hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross‑examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
• Negotiates settlements or plea‑bargains and obtains necessary approval of any plea‑bargain agreement.
• Prepares legal documents when a settlement or plea‑bargain is reached, secures proper signatures, and files documents as required.
• Manages court docket and case schedules to ensure deadlines are met and maintains accurate, up‑to‑date records and documentation.
• Trains or assists in training Attorneys I, II, and III.
• May perform duties of the Section Chief on a short‑term temporary basis, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• At least two years and six months of experience practicing law.
• Experience as lead prosecutor for all levels of felony offenses, serving as lead counsel in conjunction with civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals.
• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include a current Texas law license and the ability to perform the duties described above.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Normal office environment.

Disclaimer

This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.