What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney position at Cameron County District Attorney's Office?
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office (Brownsville, Texas) is in search of new Assistant District Attorneys for various divisions:
- General Prosecution;
- Border Crimes; and,
- Protective Services/Child Welfare.
Duties will include all aspects of litigation, from intake through trial. Additional collateral criminal and civil duties may be assigned as required. Applicants should be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas or have anticipate taking the July 2024 bar exam.
All attorneys (including the District Attorney) keep an open-door policy and value the opportunity to mentor and teach younger prosecutors. Salary is dependent on experience with the base salary starting at $63,000 and caping up after $115,000.00. Benefits included a pension plan (contribution matched 2 to 1 by the county), 2 weeks of annual personal leave, 2 weeks of annual sick leave, health insurance, and premium time for working over 40 hours a week.
A qualified applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and must qualify to be able to handle/access criminal history information.
Our office has a purrlegal, Justice the Cat, which serves as the chief mouser and morale officer for the CCDA. So, while not mandated, liking cats is a plus.
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of 100 individuals. Fully staffed, the Office is home to 35 Assistant District Attorneys, and approximately 20 investigators, with the balance being support personnel, analysts, paralegals, and clerks.
Our current attorneys range in experience from 0 to 50 years. All attorneys (including the District Attorney) have an open-door policy and value the opportunity to mentor and teach younger prosecutors.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to First Assistant DA Edward A. Sandoval, via email to Edward.sandoval@co.cameron.tx.us.
Salary : $63,000