ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY MISDEMEANOR

Salary Confidential Position range in Taylor County $71k - $145k Per Year

ASSISTANT CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY MISDEMEANOR

Texas Association of Counties

Occupation:

Lawyers

Location:

Abilene, TX - 79602

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/13/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/16/2026

Expires:

06/12/2026 Job #: 17014285 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 1 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Summary Taylor County Criminal District Attorney is seeking a qualified prosecutor to fill a misdemeanor position. This job requires knowledge of all phases of criminal prosecution and law enforcement procedures, has daily contact with the public and law enforcement, and is responsible for handling misdemeanor cases from intake through trial in County Courts at Law and Justice of Peace Courts in Taylor County. Essential Duties and Responsibilities All aspects of prosecution of misdemeanor offenses, including case screening, preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, probable cause statements, witness preparation, and representation of the State of Texas in pretrial proceedings, criminal bench trials, and jury trials. Formulates, justifies, and communicates plea offers in misdemeanor cases Performs legal research and writing Advises law enforcement agencies and officers of criminal law and criminal procedures Other duties as assigned by the Criminal District Attorney