Assistant District Attorney – Misdemeanor

Assistant District Attorney, Misdemeanor Criminal Division-

Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office

The Ellis County & District Attorney, Lindy Beaty, is accepting applications for an Assistant District Attorney misdemeanor prosecutors.  The Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office- Criminal Division handles criminal case prosecutions from Class C Misdemeanor through Capital Felonies.  The available misdemeanor positions will be filled based on experience and qualifications.

Positions and Salary –

  • ADA I- Salary $82,303.00
  • ADA II- Salary $113,428.00
  • ADA III- Salary $125,054.00

Primary Duties

  • Seek Justice on behalf of the State of Texas in all matters handled by the Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office.
  • Manage an assigned caseload effectively and efficiently.
  • Identify potential issues in assigned cases and take measures to deal with those issues including simple and complex legal matters. 
  • Work closely with law enforcement agencies both within and outside Ellis County.   
  • Effectively correspond and communicate with victims, defense attorneys, court personnel and witnesses.
  • Conduct legal research, draft motions, respond to defense motions, and prepare other legal documents.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, law enforcement, the general public.
  • Interview victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers and experts before hearings or trial.
  • Handle in Court hearings including bond hearings, writ hearings, suppression hearings, etc.
  • Handle trials before the Court and jury trials including pre-trial hearings, jury selection, opening statements, evidence admission predicate, preparing a jury charge, closing arguments, etc.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
  • License to practice law in the State if Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass background investigation and drug testing upon request.

Ellis County is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Lindy Beaty at [email protected]. References should be available upon request. 

Not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted.