Felony Prosecutor

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Felony Prosecutor. A Felony Prosecutor assists in management of daily docket maintenance by 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. Prepares for and conducts 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, preparing presentations, conducting contested revocation proceedings, and tries felony criminal cases to verdict.

Performs all ancillary tasks. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Felony Prosecutor and the 1st Assistant District Attorney.

Felony Prosecutors may be assigned to various divisions and cases within the District Attorney’s office, including but not limited to:

• Felony Trail Division
• Grand Jury/Intake Division
• Domestic Violence Unit
• Crimes Against Children Division
• Major Crimes Unit

Additional duties may be required based on type of cases assigned.

Candidates must have specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field, normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. A Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensing by the State of Texas to practice law are required. Must have prior experience as a Misdemeanor Prosecutor and/or Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor, preferably in Collin County.