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Magistrate/JP Attorney - District Attorney - Criminal
Magistrate/JP Attorney - District Attorney - CriminalDenton County • Denton, TX, US
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Magistrate / JP Attorney - District Attorney - Criminal

Magistrate / JP Attorney - District Attorney - Criminal

Denton County • Denton, TX, US
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Overview

The Magistrate / JP Attorney will oversee Magistrate Court dockets and Justice of the Peace dockets. This position is responsible for attending dockets and maintaining communication with police agencies and pre-trial services officers who monitor bond conditions. This position will serve as the attorney for the Justice of the Peace Class C misdemeanors. Additionally, this position will review non-family violence misdemeanor cases at the intake stage of prosecution.

Responsibilities

  • Reads, reviews, and analyzes files of the Magistrate Court and Justice of the Peace dockets to be presented in court.
  • Performs legal research to support cases and answer inquiries related to law within the state and county.
  • Works with victims of violent crimes, Class C misdemeanors, truancy, cases of parents contributing to non-attendance, and conducts misdemeanor intake reviews.
  • Communicates with police agencies and pre-trial services officers about bond conditions and files requests for bond reviews with the District Courts.
  • Monitors inmate population for length of stay before case filing.
  • Collaborate and cohesively work with all other Intake attorneys.
  • Serves as a point of contact for law enforcement.
  • Regular and punctual attendance required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree required for this position.
  • Minimum one year of experience in a related field required.
  • Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
  • Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

    • Additional information

    THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 1, 2025.

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