What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Criminal District Attorney position at Grayson County, Texas?
GRAYSON COUNTY
JOB POSTINGS
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Date Posted: December 19, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position: Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Department District Attorney’s Office
Minimum Salary: Salary will depend upon the experience of the applicant.
However, the potential salary is extremely competitive for
counties of similar size.
Duties Responsibilities include all aspects of criminal case
prosecution, including intake, plea negotiations, trial
preparation, trials, appeals, and interaction with crime victims,
law enforcement officers, and community supervision officers.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Law school graduate and licensed to practice law by the
Texas Sate Bar. Interest in criminal law and courtroom
litigation preferred.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Interviews are conducted in Sherman, Texas.
Requirements: Must pass criminal background investigation and pre-
employment drug screen.
Benefits: Excellent benefits including employer paid health insurance,
vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and retirement.
Grayson County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Sherman, Texas
Position: Assistant Criminal District Attorney
Salary: Salary will depend upon the experience of the applicant. However, the potential
salary is extremely competitive for counties of similar size.
Benefits: State bar dues, continuing legal education expenses, membership in TDCAA,
along with generous health insurance, sick leave, vacation and retirement are provided by
the District Attorney’s office.
Responsibilities include all aspects of criminal case prosecution, including intake, plea
negotiations, trial preparation, trials, and interaction with crime victims, law enforcement
officers, and community supervision officers.
Availability: Open until filled.
Qualifications:
Law school graduate and licensed to practice law by the Texas State Bar. Interest in
criminal law, misdemeanor prosecution, and courtroom litigation preferred.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. Interviews are conducted in Sherman,
Texas.
Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation.
About Grayson County:
The county seat is Sherman, Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas on I-75. Sherman’s
population is approximately 44.000 people and the neighboring city of Denison has
approximately 25,000 people. The county population is over 134,000, including about 12 cities
and growing rapidly. Grayson County borders the northern edge of Collin County, which is one
of the fastest growing counties in the State of Texas.
There are 15 Assistant Criminal District Attorneys and 19 support staff. The District Attorney’s
Office handles civil cases, all misdemeanor and felony cases, child protective services cases,
juvenile cases, etc. There are two County Courts at Law and three Judicial District Courts, each
having general jurisdiction.
Complete a general application which is available at
http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/hr.howtoapply, and submit resumes, references,
writing samples, and cover letter via mail, fax, or email to:
John Kermit Hill, Criminal District Attorney
Attn: Sherri Williams
200 S. Crockett, Suite 116A
Sherman, Texas 75090
Phone (903) 813-4361
Fax (903) 892-9933
Or email to williamss@co.grayson.tx.us
