Dallas County · 2 weeks ago
0000005987.ATTORNEY I.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDallas County is seeking an entry-level Attorney for the District Attorney's Office. The role involves performing legal work such as litigation, legal research, and drafting documents, as well as representing the state in misdemeanor cases during trials and hearings.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Evaluates assigned cases or lawsuits by:
Reviewing documentation
Conducting necessary legal research on applicable laws
Interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the cases
Gathering evidence, and
Determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken
Drafts, files and responds to necessary 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 and client in trials and hearings by:
Conducting jury selection
Presenting opening statements
Conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and
Presenting closing arguments
Participates in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations
Prepares necessary legal documents if settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached and ensures signatures are secured and documents filed as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation From An Accredited Law School
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas
Company
Dallas County
Dallas County provides information on services and happenings of Dallas County.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adan Gonzalez
Elementary & High School Teacher; Director of Family Engagement & School Partnerships
Collins D.
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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