Austin County
Description
Join Austin County’s Criminal District Attorney’s Office as a full-time felony prosecutor in Bellville. You’ll prosecute felony cases alongside experienced trial attorneys, with training provided.
What you'll do
- Prosecute and try felony cases, handle felony dockets, and serve as lead trial counsel.
- Assist with managing misdemeanor dockets and trials; may also perform felony intake.
- Assist with search warrants, draft motions, and handle pretrial hearings.
- Perform required appellate work and legal research in support of criminal prosecutions.
What you'll bring
- Hold a Doctor of Jurisprudence, membership in the Texas Bar, and a valid driver’s license.
- Bring prior first-chair criminal trial experience; prior felony experience is not required.
- Be a self-starter with excellent writing and research skills and courteous, effective public interaction.
Benefits
- Free employee healthcare is available to full-time employees.
- TCDRS retirement includes 170% matching at 7% of salary, with vesting after eight years of service.
- Years of service may be transferred from other members of TCDRS.
Pay: $98,000–$107,000, based on experience. Includes SB 22 grant funding and is subject to change depending on grant availability.
How to apply
Ready to apply? Send your resume to Criminal District Attorney Brandy Robinson or First Assistant Criminal District Attorney Benjamin Nystrom at the email addresses provided. The linked employer document contains the full job announcement.
https://www.austincounty.com/upload/page/0115/Felony Attorney 3 Nov 2026.pdf