Assistant District Attorney - Child Welfare

Job Description

The Smith County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney for a Child Welfare Prosecutor position.
This position handles DFPS cases from intake to final order including orders to aid in investigation and removals stemming from Family Based Safety Services up to and including emergency removals. The DFPS Prosecutor will be working in a division that includes three legal assistants and three other prosecutors with a large and very active DFPS unit located in Tyler, Texas.
Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. The Smith County District Attorney's Office prosecutors aggressively advocate for children, victims, and law enforcement while maintaining the highest ethical standards.Responsibilities will include all aspects of DFPS prosecution including attending regular court hearings, preparing and participating in trials and contested hearings, preparing orders and other legal documents including Rule 11 agreements, preparing discovery, attending mediations, meeting with witnesses/DFPS workers, and other miscellaneous duties.
There are no appellate duties associated with this job.
• Organized with the ability to manage a trial docket in multiple courtrooms.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.

• Preference for attorney to have courtroom experience.

• Ability to work well with others to assist with negotiations and counseling DFPS.

• Ability to learn quickly and be able to do occasional legal research.

Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.