Assistant Criminal District Attorney--Felony

ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY – FELONY 

Location: Abilene, Texas

Job Title: Assistant Criminal District Attorney 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary:  Commensurate with Experience 

Open: Until Filled

Summary 

Taylor County Criminal District Attorney is seeking a qualified prosecutor to fill a felony position. This job requires knowledge of all phases of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures, has daily contact with the public and law enforcement, and is responsible for handling felony cases from intake through trial in District Courts in Taylor County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All aspects of prosecution of felony cases, including case screening, preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, probable cause statements, witness preparation, and representation of the State of Texas in pretrial proceedings, criminal bench trials, and jury trials.
• Formulates, justifies, and communicates plea offers in felony cases
• Performs legal research and writing
• Advises law enforcement agencies and officers of criminal law and criminal procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the Criminal District Attorney

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Minimum of three years trial experience

Benefits

• Employee medical and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement
• Paid vacation and sick leave

How to apply

Applicants can mail resume to James Hicks, Taylor County Criminal District Attorney, Attention: Elizabeth Gutierrez, 300 Oak, Suite 300, Abilene, Texas 79602 or email to elizabeth.gutierrez@taylorcounty.texas.gov 

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