Assistant District Attorney - Nacogdoches County

Between $125k and $140k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Nacogdoches County $76k

• $161k Per Year Assistant District Attorney
• Nacogdoches County Texas Association of Counties

Occupation:

Lawyers

Location:

Nacogdoches, TX

• 75961 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16959202

Source:

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Posted:

01/20/2026

Updated:

02/20/2026

Expires:

03/19/2026

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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION

About the

Office:

The primary duty of the District Attorneys Office is to prosecute felony criminal offenses inNacogdoches County, Texas. Additionally, the office handles the countys juvenile caseload, initiates civil asset forfeiture proceedings, bond forfeiture proceedings, aids law enforcement in the investigation of criminal offenses, manages the pretrial diversionary program, and oversees the extradition of individuals accused of criminal offenses, among other duties. : The Nacogdoches County District Attorneys Office is currently seeking to fill an AssistantDistrict Attorney position. The responsibilities of this position are to prosecute a variety of felony offenses, enforcing state laws related to everything from theft and drug offenses to crimes against children and murder, among other duties. All prosecutors play a role in screening cases for presentation to the grand jury as assigned, eachis responsible for the day-to-day docket management of their respective caseload, the handling of pretrial hearings, trying their cases before a judge or jury, and handling any appellate issues that may follow. In addition to the prosecution of felony offenses, this position will also be responsible forprosecuting some juvenile cases.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice inTexas, and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage a felony caseload, from screening cases prior to presentation to the grandjury through indictment to disposition and appeal;
• Possess a working knowledge of Texas criminal law, procedure, and the rules of evidence,as well as relevant law from the Family Code as it relates to juvenile cases;
• Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to seeing justice done;
• Ability to work with a supportive and professional team of prosecutors, investigators, andsupport staff;
• Be self-sufficient in the day-to-day handling of cases, pleadings, and correspondence;
• Able to perform their own legal research and possess excellent writing ability;
• Willingness to aid and advise law enforcement on the law and procedure, as well as theissuance of subpoenas, warrants, and applications;
• Possess analytical abilities necessary to articulate case-related issues in a courtroomenvironment;
• Have courtroom experience, preferably having tried criminal cases before a judge and/orjury; and,
• Be computer literate and proficient, able to use a case management database, Excel, Word,and PowerPoint, as well as navigate and become familiar with various media-related software.

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 depending on experience.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Please submit your resume and any supporting documentation the applicant believes is relevant tothe positione.g., cover letter, professional references, and/or a brief writing sample to: Laurie Brown Director Human Resources Nacogdoches County 101 W. Main St., Ste. 161 Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Phone:

(936) 560-7819

Fax:

(936) 560-7810

Email:

personnel@co.nacogdoches.tx.us