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Dallas County · 1 day ago

0000003886.ATTORNEY III.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Dallas County is seeking an Attorney III for their District Attorney's Office. The role involves performing litigation and legal research, making tactical and legal decisions in assigned cases, and prosecuting felony cases in court.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates criminal complaints, accepts or rejects cases for prosecution, determines appropriate charges to be filed, and prepares required documentation for indictments

Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by: reviewing documentation, conducting and interpreting legal research on applicable laws, rules and interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases, and gathering evidence

Drafts, files, and responds to motions, briefs or other legal documents for trials and/or hearings

Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients or victims/families are kept informed on status of cases

Gathers, prepares and presents evidence, exhibits and related material for trials or hearings

Represents the State or clients in hearings and jury/court trials by: conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments

Negotiates settlements or plea-bargains and obtains approval of plea-bargains or settlement agreements

Prepares legal documents, if settlements or plea-bargain agreements are reached, and ensures proper signatures are secured and documents filed as required

May manage court dockets and case schedules to ensure deadlines are met and records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date

Trains or assists in training Attorneys I and II

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

License to practice lawLitigation experienceLegal researchProsecutor experienceCivil litigation experienceTraining skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school

One (1) year of experience practicing law

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

Requires experience as a lead prosecutor for all levels of misdemeanor offenses, or experience providing legal services in conjunction with civil litigation, or appellate work on direct appeals