Job Title: Assistant District Attorney (Felony Prosecutor) – District Attorney’s Office
Employer: Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office
Location: Richmond, Texas
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a prosecutor with extensive felony trial experience. Applicants should be Texas licensed attorneys in good standing with at least three years of job-related experience, and should possess a thorough working knowledge of criminal prosecution and court procedure.
The office has several specialized trial divisions that handle the investigation and prosecution of criminal conduct categorized at the felony grade in the district courts. The position reviews, investigates, prosecutes and presents cases to judges and grand juries, and conducts hearings and jury trials of criminal cases. Also counsels and trains local law enforcement, prepares arrest and search warrants, researches legal issues, negotiate plea bargains, coordinates victims and witnesses and prepares subpoenas, and is responsible for discovery production. Strong case evaluation, writing, and communication skills will be required as well as proficiency to provide education to grand jurors, law enforcement, and community members.
Fort Bend County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation and is only thirty minutes from downtown Houston. The annual salary for this position starts at $103,542. Bar dues and CLE are paid for by the office. Relevant Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifications allow for additional compensation of $5,000 annually.
Offers are subject to an application/interview process, background check. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to Second Assistant District Attorney Wesley Wittig at [email protected].