DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE SEEKS FIRST ASSISTANT
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office is seeking applications for the position of “First Assistant District Attorney”. Applicants must be a licensed attorney of at least 10 years felony prosecution experience, with experience handling crimes against persons highly preferred. The position will supervise and lead a team of three Assistant District Attorneys. The First Assistant will carry their own, abbreviated, caseload in addition to supervisory duties. Applications may be picked up at the Washington County Human Resource Office or found on the Washington County Website. The position is open beginning January 1, 2025, and applications may be sent at any time. Applications and must be dropped off or e-mailed to the Washington County Human Resource Office.
21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Washington County
Position: First Assistant District Attorney
Salary: Starting at $130,000.00, upward adjustment available based on experience, and County benefits.
Posting Date: December 12, 2024
Closing Date: until filled
Description: Supervisory role, specifically, over three Assistant District Attorneys of varying experience in an active office of 11 total personnel.
Primary Expectations:
- Represent the State of Texas in all matters handled by the DA’s office, including those duties of the District Attorney in his absence.
- Supervise other Assistant District Attorneys at all stages of case progression, including trial preparation and docket calls.
- Maintain a caseload from intake through trial.
- Advise local law enforcement, as part of on-call schedule, drafting search warrants, and regular organized meetings with law enforcement agencies.
- Assist the District Attorney and court in scheduling of trials, and developing policies and procedures for efficient and effective use of trial dates.
- Performs all other job-related duties assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
- Must have a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be in good standing with the State and local bar associations.
- Must have at least 10 years of felony experience and a working knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and the Criminal rules of evidence. Experience in handling crimes against persons, preferred.
- Must pass a pre-employment background and drug test
- Must have first chair felony trial experience