0000003417.ATTORNEY VI(MANAGING ATTORNEY).DISTRICT ATTORNEY-JUVENILE
Dallas County
Dallas, TX 75202
Job Description
Directs and manages the operations of an organizational section of the District Attorney's Office. Directs, evaluates and trains attorneys/prosecutors and staff. Oversees all operations including case assignments, docket call, and plea bargains or settlement negotiations. Prosecutes or litigates the most complex and serious or highly visible cases. Performs case evaluation, preparation and management; represents the state/client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, the general public, the media and other interested parties. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations. Work is performed independently with general direction and guidance from the Division Director.