Prosecutor II

Salary : $100,430, annually

JOB SUMMARY

The Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney capable of working state jail and third-degree felony criminal cases in the White-Collar Crime Division as well as processing and responding to Texas Public Information Act record requests in the Civil Division. This is a hybrid position that will require a learned attorney that is comfortable with multitasking and managing the responsibilities assigned by both divisions. The attorney must be comfortable with legal writing, oral argument, working criminal cases from intake through to trial, and responding to record requests by producing the public records in the manner and form required by Texas law, or writing to the Texas Attorney General to withhold the requested records due to statutory exceptions to public disclosure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties for the White-Collar Division include all aspects of financial-crime prosecution, including case intake, plea negotiation, investigation, preparation and trial of felony, financial-crime cases. These cases may include theft, fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, debit / credit card abuse, misapplication of fiduciary property, healthcare fraud, and other offenses involving sophisticated financial schemes. The ACDA works closely with law enforcement agencies and investigators to ensure thorough case development and effective prosecution.

Duties for the Civil Division include receiving, organizing, preparing, and responding in writing to requests for records or information from members of the public as required by the Texas Public Information Act. The ACDA must be familiar with the mandates of the Act as found in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code and must be proficient with using Westlaw and other resources to process record requests in an accurate and timely manner due to statutory deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and evaluate referrals of white collar and financial crimes for potential prosecution.

Direct and assist law enforcement and investigators during ongoing investigations.

Analyze complex financial records, contracts, and business transactions.

Present cases to grand juries for indictment.

Prepare and argue motions, hearings, and jury trials in district court.

Negotiate plea agreements in accordance with office policy and justice interests.

Advise law enforcement on legal issues related to financial investigations.

Provide training to investigators, agencies, and community groups on fraud and crime prevention.

Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, experts, and outside agencies.

Utilize the Texas Attorney General TPIA Handbook to accurately respond to record requests.

Write formal letters to both record requestors and the Texas Attorney General.

Prepare records for release to the public with all required redactions in a timely manner.

Assist elected officials and departments with record requests when issues or questions arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas; prior prosecution experience in financial-crime areas preferred. Strong consideration will be also given to those with experience handling record requests on behalf of government bodies under the Texas Public Information Act or Freedom of Information Act.

• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.