Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Dallas, TX

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Dallas, TX

Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Dallas, TX

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Job Title: Attorney II

Job Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision and direction of more experienced attorneys to complete legal assignments that are more difficult in nature, but usually involve limited responsibility.
- Engage in litigation and legal research, draft legal documents, and interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
- Prosecute misdemeanor cases in assigned court.
- Manage assigned court and train Attorney I's, monitoring their performance.
- Act as a primary liaison with the court judge.
- Conduct case evaluation, preparation, and management.
- Represent the state/client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials.
- Ensure effective communications with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, and other interested parties.
- Manage court docket and court schedules, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Train and assist in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
- Evaluate assigned cases or lawsuits by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research on applicable law, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case, gathering evidence, and determining the most appropriate actions to be taken.
- Draft, file, and respond to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
- Explain the legal process to potential witnesses and prepare witnesses for court testimony.
- Ensure the client or victim/family are kept informed on the status of the case.
- Gather, prepare, and present evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
- Conduct jury selection, present opening statements, conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and present closing arguments.
- Participate in settlement or plea-bargain negotiations.
- Prepare necessary legal documents if a settlement or plea-bargain agreement is reached, ensure signatures are secured, and documents filed as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Six (6) months of experience practicing law.
- Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Requires experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.

Salary Information:
- Minimum Salary:
- Maximum Salary:

Note: The role involves working in a standard office and courtroom environment.

May 27, 2025
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