Senior Assistant District Attorney, G25, District Attorney

Reposted: 03/21/2025

This position is responsible for the prosecution of criminal cases.

• Supervises the work of assigned attorneys; reviews and approves non-charging and dismissal decisions; assists in trial preparation, contested motions, and other hearings. 
• Communicates with the Judge of the assigned court concerning court procedures and/or administrative issues; communicates those questions/issues to the Chief Assistant District Attorney for further action or directions. 
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant criminal law issues/appellate decisions of the Court of Criminal Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, and other relevant federal courts; shares information with other attorneys. 
• Assists other attorneys from other prosecution units as requested with issues, hearings, or trials. 
• Carries a full regular felony caseload consisting of complex cases such as capital murder, murder, intoxication manslaughter, kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, burglary of a habitation, financial fraud, and other lesser felonies. 
• Reviews and intakes assigned cases and makes charging decisions; determines the necessity of further investigation; directs investigation, including gathering evidence from law enforcement agencies or civilian sources, interviewing potential witnesses, and traveling to crime scenes; prepares pleadings; presents witnesses and evidence before the grand jury; attends court for all docket calls; responds to defense motions or pleadings. 
• Communicates with law enforcement agencies for the purposes of advice or legal research on arrest, search and seizure, and other crime suppression or investigation issues. 
• Review and assist in the preparation and approval of arrest and search warrants and record subpoenas, including those from cellular telephone data. 
• Participates in on-call rotation to provide information and assistance to law enforcement agencies. 
• Serves as a liaison prosecutor to the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force. 
• Assists in the preparation of Provisional Arrest Warrants packets.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law. 
• Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques. 
• Knowledge of trial proceedings. 
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. 
• Skill in the completion of legal research. 
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments. 
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. 
• Skill in training and supervising personnel. 
• Skill in oral and written communication. 
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

• Graduation from an accredited school of law. 
• Must have at least one ( 1 ) year of work experience in the area of law. 
• Current membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied duties in the prosecution of criminal cases. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position. 
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the prosecution of criminal cases. Success in this position contributes to the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license. 
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required. 
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.