Job Details

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Felony Prosecutor. A Felony Prosecutor assists in management of daily docket maintenance by processing pleas and plea negotiations, handling routine pretrial court appearances, managing court calendar, preparing for and conducting writ hearings, filing and responding to oral and written court motions. Prepares for and conducts trial procedures by presenting and defending motions to suppress and respond to discovery requests, conducting various pretrial hearings, interviewing witnesses, organizing case file for trial, conducting scene investigations, preparing trial exhibits, reviewing evidence, preparing presentations, conducting contested revocation proceedings, and tries felony criminal cases to verdict. Performs all ancillary tasks. Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Felony Prosecutor and the 1st Assistant District Attorney.

Felony Prosecutors may be assigned to various divisions and cases within the District Attorney's office, including but not limited to, the Felony Trail Division, Grand Jury/Intake Division, Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Division, and Major Crimes Unit. Additional duties may be required based on type of cases assigned.

Candidates must have specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field, normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree. A Doctorate of Jurisprudence and licensing by the State of Texas to practice law are required. Must have prior experience as a Misdemeanor Prosecutor and/or Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor, preferably in Collin County.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER