Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Job Title: Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Location: Carthage, Texas
Job Type: full-time regular
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience
Posting Date: March 2025
Closing Date: open until filled
Summary: This job requires knowledge of all aspects under the jurisdiction of the Panola County Criminal District Attorney, including, but not limited to: felony and misdemeanor cases; juvenile matters; and civil forfeiture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Prosecute felony and misdemeanor crimes committed by adults and juveniles
– Handle caseload from in-take through disposition.
– Manage criminal dockets in District and County courts.
– Evaluate cases for Grand Jury presentation including: review of offense reports & criminal histories; requesting additional investigations/information as needed; preparing witnesses; and drafting indictments, as needed.
– Conduct negotiations and relevant legal discussions with opposing counsel.
– Maintain open communication with peace officers, probation officers, victims and witnesses on pending matters.
– Ensure all legal deadlines are met.
– Prepare cases for jury or bench trials, including pretrial motions, orders, & witness interviews.
– Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
– Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
– Minimum of four (4) years Criminal law experience is required.
– Capable of handling oneself in the courtroom and work effectively in both a team and individual capacity.
– Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
Benefits
– Employee medical and dental insurance
– Life and disability insurance
– Excellent retirement benefits
– Paid vacation and sick leave
Panola County Criminal District Attorney, Larry W. Fields, is seeking a qualified individual to join an expanding team of aggressive, professional and ethical attorneys. The Office consists of four attorney positions: the Elected Criminal District Attorney, a First Assistant Criminal District Attorney and two Assistant Criminal District Attorneys.
How would you like to live, work, and raise your family in the best small town in East Texas?
Good Schools (10 time high school state football champions); highly rated 2-year college with nursing school, champion athletes, rodeo team, etc. Close to Tyler, Longview, and Nacogdoches in Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana.
How to Apply
Applicants can mail a resume to:
Larry W. Fields
Panola County Criminal District Attorney
108 S. Sycamore St., Suite 301
Carthage, Texas 75633 Or sent via email to: [email protected]