21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Washington County
Position: First Assistant District Attorney
Salary: Starting at $130,000.00, upward adjustment available based on
experience, and County benefits.
Posting Date: March 4, 2025
Closing Date: until filled
Description: Supervisory role, specifically, over three Assistant District Attorneys
of varying experience in an active office of 11 total personnel.
Primary Expectations:
- Represent the State of Texas in all matters handled by the DA’s office,
including those duties of the District Attorney in his absence. - Supervise other Assistant District Attorneys at all stages of case
progression, including trial preparation and docket calls. - Maintain a caseload from intake through trial.
- Advise local law enforcement, as part of on-call schedule, drafting search
warrants, and regular organized meetings with law enforcement agencies. - Assist the District Attorney and court in scheduling of trials, and developing
policies and procedures for efficient and effective use of trial dates. - Performs all other job-related duties assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an 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. - Must have at least 10 years of felony experience and a working knowledge
of criminal law, criminal procedure, and the Criminal rules of evidence.
Experience in handling crimes against persons, preferred. - Must pass a pre-employment background and drug test
- Must have first chair felony trial experience