Summary
Seeking to fill an available felony prosecutor position. The 31st District includes Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts and Wheeler Counties. The main office is located in Pampa, Gray County, Texas. This job requires knowledge of all phases of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures, has daily contact with the public, law enforcement and is responsible for trying felony criminal cases and handling all criminal law matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and evaluate cases daily. Ensure adequate investigation for cases.
- Performs legal research and writing, intake of cases, counsel law enforcement officers, pre-trial hearings, bond hearings, and plea negotiations.
- Prepares case for trial (bench and jury); appears in court to select juries, present evidence, and to direct and cross-examine witnesses; makes sound legal arguments; and acts as an advocate for the State of Texas.
- Appeals from felony court. This will necessitate ensuring completeness of the trial record (i.e., Clerk’s and Reporter’s Records), reading the appellant’s brief(s) as well as the trial record, and drafting responsive briefs in the courts of appeals, including oral argument filing of briefs and conducting oral arguments before the Court of Criminal Appeals, and possibly the United States Supreme Court.
- Writs of Habeas Corpus. Address post-conviction writs of habeas corpus in the trial courts, conduct hearings thereon, and prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law based on those proceedings.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the law, and answers questions from law enforcement.
Education And/Or Experience
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, or capable of obtaining a third-year bar card.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Training provided.
Benefits
The salary range for an Assistant District Attorney is $90,000 to $115,000 per year depending on experience. A full benefits package from Gray County. This includes paid holidays off, personal leave time, and other benefits in addition to health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
How to Apply
Applicants can mail resume to Franklin McDonough, 31st District Attorney, Attention: Misty Reed, PO Box 1592, Pampa, Texas 79066-1592
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Applicants can email resume to Office Manager, Misty Reed at [email protected]