Misdemeanor Prosecutor

Office/Dept:
Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office

FLSA:
Exempt

Civil Service Status:
Excluded

Under direction, is responsible for determining case or appeal merit; ascertains facts; develops case plan; represents the State in legal actions; and performs related duties as required.

• Reviews cases or appeals for legal sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition
• Prosecutes juvenile and criminal cases and litigates appeals
• Contacts and/or interviews victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, investigators and law enforcement personnel regarding restitution, plea bargains and punishment issues
• Researches statutes and case law issues
• Performs computer assisted research regarding criminal history and case status
• Examines evidence including videos, photographs, documents, and records for use in trial
• Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains
• Dictates and edits legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff
• May supervise Paralegals, Advocates, Interns, and office support staff
• Performs related duties as required

• Graduation from an accredited Law School with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Knowledge of civil and criminal prosecution procedures and techniques; knowledge of plea bargaining and negotiation
• Technological Skills - ability to operate personal computers, develop proficiency in basic and advanced software and programs utilized to manage caseloads and related information; ability to operate basic office equipment
• Interpersonal Skills - ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers and the general public in routine and highly stressful situations; ability to develop effective and persuasive oral advocacy skills
• Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards expected of an attorney representing the State of Texas; ability to organize and present facts and supporting logic; ability to ascertain factual information from conflicting or purposely inaccurate data; ability to communicate professionally and effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance from the Bexar County District Attorney's Office
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek