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Dallas County · 12 hours ago

1000000643.ATTORNEY IV.DA-BORDER PROSECUTION

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Dallas County is seeking an Attorney IV to perform advanced legal work with minimal supervision. The role involves litigation, legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing the state in complex felony cases.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Evaluates criminal complaints in order to decide whether or not to accept or reject the case for prosecution, to determine the appropriate charge to be filed and to prepare the required documentation for indictment

Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by:

Reviewing documentation

Conducting necessary legal research on applicable law

Interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case

Gathering evidence, and

Determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken

Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing

Explains legal process to potential witnesses and prepares witnesses for court testimony and ensures client of victim/family kept informed on status of case

Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing

Represents the State or client in trial and hearings by:

Conducting jury selection

Presenting opening statements

Conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and

Presenting closing arguments

Negotiates settlements or plea-bargain. Obtains approval, if necessary, of plea-bargain agreement if reached

Prepares necessary legal document if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required

Manages court docket and case schedules to ensure court deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date

Trains or assists in training Attorneys I, II, and III

On an as needed basis, may perform some of the duties of the Section Chief on a short-term temporary basis

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

License to practice lawLitigation experienceLegal researchDrafting legal documentsCase managementTraining abilitiesCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in the State of Texas

Two (2) years and six (6) months of experience practicing law

Experience as lead prosecutor for all levels of felony offenses, serving as lead counsel in conjunction with civil litigation, or extensive appellate work on direct appeals is required

Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas