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SALARY AND BENEFITS

The annual salary is $124,503.60 - $145,000 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a generous benefits package. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures. It involves prosecuting adult felony offenders in the District Courts, maintaining daily contact with the public, and assisting the Criminal District Attorney with case trials and the handling of all criminal law matters. The role is also responsible for ensuring that prosecutions are conducted appropriately, based on the facts and the application of current law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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Note :

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE A

high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. Three (3) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law. Significant Felony Jury trial experience. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The individual must have a Texas Law license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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