Tarrant County · 2 months ago
ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Criminal District Attorney
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$86K/yr - $120K/yrTarrant County is seeking an Assistant Criminal District Attorney to assist with the daily functions of the Criminal District Attorney. The role involves prosecuting and defending criminal and civil matters in various courts, preparing and presenting cases, and providing legal advice while developing skills and expertise under supervision.
CommunitiesGovernmentHealth CareLaw EnforcementPublic Safety
No H1B
Responsibilities
Makes decisions and counsels with clients, victims, or police concerning proceedings in court or related forums
Drafts and files pleadings, answers, motions, briefs, and responses necessary to conduct litigation and proceedings in related forums
Appears in court and forums to select juries, present and cross-examine evidence, make legal arguments, and act as an advocate
Identifies, locates, and prepares witnesses to present testimony effectively in court or related forums
Counsels and advises clients within the bounds of confidentiality, when applicable, regarding legal issues in all phases of litigation and in non-adversarial contexts
Identifies and prepares non-testimonial forms of evidence for use in court and related forums
Drafts legal instruments and documents with legal implications
Negotiates with others to settle litigation or other contested matters or to assist in solving problems with legal implications
Conducts and supervises investigations in civil and criminal discovery proceedings
Develops knowledge, skill, and expertise in applicable areas of law to keep pace with current developments
Strives to enhance experience, knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree required
Must be licensed to practice law and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
Good working knowledge and understanding of and ability to apply the applicable laws, procedures, case holdings, and departmental policies is essential
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations and ability to communicate effectively is required
Possesses analytical ability, is diplomatic and tactful, and uses good judgment and common sense
Possesses proficient verbal and written skills to communicate information and directions to courts, attorneys, investigators, police agencies, and citizens
Attorney is responsible for working in a cooperative manner with support staff and investigators
Attorney must be computer literate
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Advanced analytical skills
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
Founded in 1849
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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