Position: Felony Prosecutor
Location: Livingston, Texas
Salary: Starting at $120,000.00 (plus benefits) adjustment available based on experience
JOB SUMMARY
The Polk County Criminal District Attorney’s office has an immediate opening for two felony prosecutor. The Polk County District Attorney’s Office is a fast-paced office that serves two active district courts. This prosecutor will be responsible for the prosecution of assigned cases from intake through disposition and will also assist with reviewing and evaluating other files currently pending in one of the two district courts in the county. Each District Court has approximately 12 trial dockets per year.
The selected prosecutor will be expected to evaluate cases, contact victims, work with law enforcement agencies, negotiate pleas, and try appropriate cases to jury verdicts. The chosen candidate will have significant opportunities for felony trial work in the assigned court.
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. . Salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The compensation packet includes paid health insurance, retirement benefits through TDCRS, paid MCLE costs, paid bar dues, and membership in the Texas District and County Attorneys Association
The Polk County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is located in Livingston, Texas. Livingston is located 75 miles from downtown Houston; 46 miles to Lufkin; and 43 miles to Huntsville.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and references to via email to District Attorney Shelly Sitton at [email protected]