Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Employer: Austin County, TX
Location: Bellville, TX
JOB TITLE: Assistant Criminal District Attorney
DEPARTMENT: Criminal District Attorney’s Office
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 TO 105,000* for full-time position, subject to qualifications.
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
Interested in trial law? Gain valuable criminal trial experience fast alongside successful career trial lawyers in a positive, fulfilling work environment.
Experience a close-knit safe community and lower tax rates in picturesque rural Austin County—where Houston is an hour’s drive away.
The office currently consists of the elected district attorney, four assistant district attorneys and three paralegals. This posting is for a felony prosecutor position opening soon.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is primarily responsible for prosecuting and trying felony cases. The position also assists with supervising misdemeanor dockets and trials.
The position may perform felony intake and must be capable of handling felony dockets, assisting with search warrants, drafting motions, handling pretrial hearings, and sitting as lead trial counsel.
Training will be provided. Appellate and research work will be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Doctor of Jurisprudence. Must be a member of Texas Bar with a valid driver’s license.
Must be a self-starter with excellent writing and research skills. Must be able to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
Experience preferred.
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees receive great benefits including free employee healthcare, 160% retirement matching at 7% of salary, and retirement vestment at 8 years of service. Years of service may be transferred from other members of TCDRS.
Resumes may be sent to First Assistant District Attorney Brandy Robinson, [email protected] or Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Nystrom, [email protected].
*The base county salary for this position has been supplemented by SB 22 Grant Funding and is subject to change depending on SB 22 Grant Fund availability.