Position: Part-Time Assistant County Attorney • Felony and Misdemeanor Trial Attorney
The Lee County Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for a part-time Assistant County Attorney to assist as first or second chair in primarily criminal jury trials.
The hours are variable and dependent on pre-trial and trial settings. The assistant will also assist with the office’s pre-trial diversion program. The total number of trials per year varies but typically does not exceed one jury trial every other month. This position allows non-court work to be conducted remotely. The assistant would not be expected to attend court on regular docket call days.
Applicants may maintain a separate private law practice, provided it does not conflict with the duties of an Assistant County Attorney.
Lee County is a Central Texas county with approximately 17,000 residents, located about an hour from both Austin and College Station. The Lee County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in Lee County courts. The office includes one full-time Assistant County Attorney, one part-time Assistant County Attorney handling primarily CPS and civil matters, and three administrative assistants. We generally hold misdemeanor court dockets twice a month on Thursdays and felony dockets weekly on Tuesdays.
All benefits are provided pursuant to the Lee County Personnel Policy guidelines. Additional benefits may be negotiated.
Starting at $80,000, depending on experience.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
The ideal candidate is dependable, possesses strong common sense, and demonstrates effective time management and interpersonal skills. Prior felony first-chair criminal trial prosecution experience is required. The candidate must be able to perform the functions of the job with limited direction from the County Attorney.
Applicants must submit a résumé and a Lee County Job Application via one of the following methods:
Applications may be downloaded from the Lee County website: www.co.lee.tx.us
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.