Dallas County
0000005936.ATTORNEY II.DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
Dallas County, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
ATTORNEY II – DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Job Description
Working under the supervision and direction of more experienced attorneys, I complete legal assignments that are more difficult in nature, but usually involve limited responsibility. My work involves litigation and legal research, drafting legal documents, interpreting laws, rules and regulations, or prosecuting misdemeanor cases in an assigned court. I manage the assigned court, train attorneys I, and monitor their performance, and act as a primary liaison with the court judge. I perform case evaluation, preparation and management; represent the state/client in pre‑trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensure effective communication with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses and other interested parties.
Responsibilities
Manages court docket, court schedules and ensures deadlines are met.
Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research on applicable law, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge, gathering evidence, and determining the most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures client or victim/family are kept informed on status of case.
Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
Represents the State and client in trial 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.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Six (6) months of experience practicing law.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office and courtroom environment.
Job Info Job Identification 25002116 Posting Date 12/31/2025, 02:19 PM Apply Before 01/31/2026, 06:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Manages court docket, court schedules and ensures deadlines are met.
Trains and assists in training less experienced misdemeanor prosecutors.
Evaluates assigned case or lawsuit by reviewing documentation, conducting necessary legal research on applicable law, interviewing witnesses or persons with knowledge, gathering evidence, and determining the most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs, or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures client or victim/family are kept informed on status of case.
Gathers, prepares, and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
Represents the State and client in trial 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.
Qualifications Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Six (6) months of experience practicing law.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Requires a current license to practice law in the State of Texas. Requires experience prosecuting all levels of misdemeanor offenses, including jury selection.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office and courtroom environment.
Job Info Job Identification 25002116 Posting Date 12/31/2025, 02:19 PM Apply Before 01/31/2026, 06:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day
#J-18808-Ljbffr