Assistant Criminal District Attorney

Assistant Criminal District Attorney

Employer: Austin County, TX

Location: Bellville, TX

JOB TITLE: Assistant Criminal District Attorney

DEPARTMENT: Criminal District Attorney’s Office

SALARY: $82,487 for Full-Time position.

One-Time Relocation Reimbursement may be available.*

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

Interested in trial law? Gain valuable trial experience fast alongside career trial lawyers

eager to help and train new attorneys.

Austin County is named after Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.” Bellville, the county

seat of this picturesque rural county, lies less than an hour west of Houston.

The office currently consists of the elected district attorney, three assistant district attorneys

and three paralegals. This posting is for a newly added prosecutor position.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is primarily responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor cases. The position also

prosecutes juvenile cases and assists with felony and JP traffic court duties.

The position performs misdemeanor intake and must be capable of handling misdemeanor

dockets, assisting with search warrants, drafting motions, handling pretrial hearings, and

sitting as lead trial counsel.

Training will be provided. Appellate and research work will be required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Doctor of Jurisprudence. Must be a member of Texas Bar or have 3rd Year Bar Card and be

eligible to be licensed within six months of hire date.

Must be a self-starter with excellent writing and research skills. Must be able to deal

courteously and effectively with the public.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District

Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees receive great benefits including

free employee healthcare, 150% retirement matching at 7% of salary, and

retirement vestment at 8 years of service. Years of service may be transferred

from other members of TCDRS .

Austin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Resumes may be sent to District Attorney Travis J. Koehn, travis.koehn@austincounty.com

and First Assistant District Attorney Brandy Robinson, brandy.robinson@austincounty.com.

*Reimbursement subject to Commissioners Court approval. Proof of relocation expenses may be required

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