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Misdemeanor Prosecutor

Mckinney, TX · On-site

$81K/yr

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The Collin County District Attorney is the chief prosecutor for criminal cases in Collin County, Texas. They oversee the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor cases, represent the state in legal matters, and work with law enforcement to ensure justice is served. The office also handles victim assistance, criminal appeals, and legal advice for county officials.

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Misdemeanor Prosecutor

Misdemeanor Prosecutor

Collin County

Mckinney, TX • On-site

$81K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Are you an attorney who wants to make a difference in your community through criminal prosecution? Have you recently graduated law school and are looking for that first post-grad job? The Collin County District Attorney's Office is hiring and we need exceptional candidates for our Misdemeanor Prosecutor role. This entry-level criminal prosecution position provides essential litigation experience and provides a path to higher level prosecution whether you are just starting out, or you have been practicing law for a while and want to move in a different direction.


WHAT WE OFFER:

The Collin County District Attorney’s Office operates in the Russell A Steindam Courthouse in McKinney, Texas. McKinney and the surrounding areas are beautiful, thriving and centrally located to tons of dining and entertainment. You can work hard with the DA’s office and, in your off time, enjoy a variety of social and cultural opportunities.

For those who have federal student loans, service at Collin County could count toward fulfilling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program requirements. You can find more information on this program at studentaid.gov.

Beyond the great location and potential for federal student loan forgiveness service credit, Collin County offers a fantastic benefits package including 200% retirement match (with employee contributions earning 7% interest!), 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. If you want a job that contributes to more than just a company’s bottom line or CEO’s annual bonus, this is the place for you!


ABOUT THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Division, Misdemeanor Prosecutors gain exposure to a variety of responsibilities including:

  • Processing pleas and plea negotiations
  • Handling routine pretrial court appearances
  • Managing court calendar
  • Preparing for and conducting writ hearings
  • Filing and responding to oral and written court motions
  • Preparing for and conducting trial procedures by presenting and defending motions to suppress and respond to discovery requests
  • Conducting various pretrial hearings
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Organizing case file for trial
  • Conducting scene investigations
  • Preparing trial exhibits
  • Reviewing evidence
  • Conducting voir dire examinations
  • Trying misdemeanor cases to verdict in jury trials and trials before the court
  • Other tasks ancillary to the above mentioned work


WHO WE NEED:

All candidates must have:

  • Acquired a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law OR be a recent Doctorate of Jurisprudence graduate scheduled to take the Bar examination within 6 months of hire.
  • A valid Texas’s Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.


COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Compensation

Starting Salary: $81,569 per year

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