Misdemeanor Prosecutor

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Misdemeanor Prosecutor page is loaded## Misdemeanor Prosecutor locations:
Cadena Reeves Justice Center time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
January 23, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100184
** Job Title
** Misdemeanor Prosecutor
** Pay Rate
** United States of America (Salary)
** Time Type
** Full time
** Summary
* *** Summary
* * 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.
** This position is not covered under Bexar County Civil Service;
Full-Time Regular and Full-Time Grant Funded Positions Available
**** Duties and Responsibilities
*** Reviews cases or appeals for legal and factual sufficiency, requests investigations and drafts the required documents for legal disposition
* Examines evidence including videos, photographs, documents, and records for use in trial
* Prosecutes juvenile and adult 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 histories and case status
* Regularly appears in court on behalf of the State of Texas in contested matters, before judges and juries
* Organizes pre-hearing and trial dockets requiring witness appearance coordination and negotiating plea bargains
* Dictates, edits, and updates legal documents prepared by the clerical and paralegal staff
* May supervise Advocates, Interns, and office support staff
* Performs related duties, as required
** Minimum Qualifications
*** 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
** Working With Bexar County
** Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
* Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
** We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*### Get In Touch Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.
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