Assistant District Attorney-Juvenile Division

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Skills

• 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.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The salary is $85.000.00 to $105,000.00, depending on experience.

Benefits

The successful applicant will also receive a full benefits package from Lubbock County.

• Paid holidays off