Special Unit Prosecutor- Financial Crimes

Job Description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of a Financial Crimes Prosecutor. Work is performed under the direction of the 1st Assistant District Attorney. The Financial Crimes Prosecutor position will :

• Manage felony level offenses and complaints for Financial Crimes, Elder Fraud, and Public Integrity / Election Violations.
• Investigate complaints and cases of a particularly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Have the experience needed to work independently and without a regular prosecutorial support team.
• Manage the trial team secretary, investigator, and felony prosecutor in the court in which these cases are filed, to the extent their participation relates to this caseload.
• Expected to be able to manage the Financial Crimes Unit as it grows within the department and any future positions added to the Unit in the future.
• Manage the court calendar, conduct hearings, file and respond to motions, produce discovery, and conduct plea negotiations.
• Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses and relevant parties, conducting investigations, conducting legal research, preparing trial exhibits, and composing legal documents.
• Try felony criminal cases to verdict.
• Work closely with law enforcement agencies, such as federal and state agencies, governmental entities, and elected officials.
• Perform all ancillary tasks.

Requires specialized knowledge in the areas of Financial Crimes, Public Integrity, and Elder Fraud. Ability to handle this highly specialized and time-intensive caseload, work independently, and temporarily oversee, on a case-by-case basis, a large number of felony prosecutors, investigators, and support staff, to the extent their participation relates to this caseload. Bachelor's degree is required. Must have a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and be licensed by the State of Texas to practice law. Must have prior experience as a Felony Prosecutor. Prior experience as a Chief Felony Prosecutor preferred.

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