Assistant District Attorney - Felony
Smith County
- Agency: Smith County
- Location: Tyler, TX
- Salary: $92K - $130K
- Type: other
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-07-29
Job Description
The Smith County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney for a felony prosecutor position.
We are seeking prosecutors who will aggressively represent the victims and law enforcement and maintain the highest ethical standards. Our trial dockets provide a great opportunity to gain trial skills while working to improve your community. The salary range is $92,000 to 130,000, depending on experience. Benefits include county retirement plan, healthcare, bar dues, and CLE. There are no appellate duties associated with this job. Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. Tyler, Texas has a population of approximately 115,314 and Smith County has a total population around approximately 252,549.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application (please see link) with a cover letter and submit it to the address below.
https://www.tdcaa.com/job-bank/felony-prosecutor-3/
Jacob Putman
Criminal District Attorney
Smith County
100 N. Broadway, 4th Floor
Tyler, TX 75702
jputman@smith-county.comIncludes all aspects of felony prosecution, from indictment through sentencing.
• Organized with the ability to manage a large trial docket.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.
• Excellent Communication and public speaking skills
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Experience successfully prosecuting misdemeanor or felony criminal cases to a jury.
Licenses and Certifications
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
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