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Bexar County

Misdemeanor Prosecutor District Attorney - $79,932.00 annually

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A Prosecutor is a lawyer who is responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law. Typically, the prosecutor represents the government, or public, in the case brought against the accused person.

$107,085 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠ Job Title Misdemeanor Prosecutor
  • District Attorney
  • $79,932.00 annually Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $79,932.00
  • $99,912.
00 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. Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX
  • Official Website 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.