Assistant District Attorney II, G22, District Attorney

Webb County, TX - Laredo, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Laredo, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases. An incumbent in this position may be designated 'Assistant District Attorney II'.

Responsibilities

• Intakes misdemeanor or felony cases; determines if evidence warrants criminal charges; confers with police departments to review search warrants and affidavits; reads offense reports and witness statements; prepares charge instruments.
• Prepares criminal cases for trial; locates and interviews witnesses and victims; gathers and reviews evidence; visits crime scenes; plans jury trials; reviews pertinent case law; creates visual aids; interviews police officers.
• Represents the state in criminal trials; picks juries, makes opening statements, questions witnesses, introduces evidence, argues before a judge and jury, and delivers closing arguments.
• Reviews criminal cases for appropriate disposition; presents cases to Grand Jury; prepares indictments; recommends bonds.
• Represents the state in motion hearings.
• Participates in community outreach activities and represents the office to civic organizations.
• Coordinates with community supervision officers about the appropriate terms and conditions of probation, the progress of probationers, and issues in regard to revocation, modification, or adjudication of probation.
• Participates in external training activities.
• May be designated as Border Prosecutor or given other special assignments.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of legal experience.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Clinic
• Vacation and sick leave
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)