FORT BEND COUNTY

DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT ATTORNEY

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF JUVENILE PROSECUTOR

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deputy Chief provides supervision and training assistance to the Chief Prosecutor for the Juvenile Division to ensure a high level of prosecution and rehabilitation services for juvenile offenders, as well as providing victims of juvenile delinquent conduct (adult and juvenile) equitable remedies by continuing to hold juvenile perpetrators accountable for delinquent offenses committed.  The position should also be prepared to try serious and/or complex juvenile cases before the six juvenile courts of Fort Bend County.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews all juvenile general and specialized criminal cases at the intake level and advises law enforcement during investigations.  Provides increased review, initial training and continued guidance to less experienced juvenile prosecutors for the evaluation of intake and preparation of filed cases for plea or trial.  Participates in jury trials of the juvenile cases and assists others in becoming proficient at questioning experts in numerous disciplines.  Provides training and assistance to District Attorney staff and law enforcement in areas concerning juvenile prosecution.  Assists the Chief Prosecutor in conducting difficult conversations with victims of juvenile and sexual violence who are often upset with decisions, laws or facts that do not comport with their expectations, and conversations explaining the confidentiality of procedures and proceedings within the juvenile justice system, and trains other prosecutors to effectively conduct such conversations.  Assists the Chief Prosecutor with establishing procedures and guidelines for the Juvenile Division staff and effectively implements the vision of the elected District Attorney.  Assists the Chief Prosecutor as a liaison with law enforcement agencies, the Juvenile Probation Department, public and private residential placement agencies, other departments and agencies and treatment providers involved in the juvenile justice system, as well as the defense bar.  Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. Licensed Texas attorney in good standing with at least three years of job related experience.  Experience practicing juvenile law in Texas is a must with extensive experience preferred.  Must be aware of Texas state laws and regulations and county policy.  Must have working knowledge of legal terminology, legal office practices and be able to perform legal research and writing tasks.  Should understand the basic principles of office administration, personnel management and staff development.  Must have excellent public/client communication ability.

SALARY RANGE: Professional/Management Grade 15, $3,275.20 - $4,640.00 biweekly based on qualifications 

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national

origin, or any other reason protected by law.

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs