Municipal Court Prosecutor

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an attorney to prosecute Class "C" Misdemeanors in the Pearland Municipal Court of Record. This attorney advises peace officers and other employees regarding legal and enforcement procedures. The lawyer conducts legal and investigative research and assists other members of the Legal Department as directed.

Successful candidates may be looking to gain trial experience, considering a transition from prosecution in a District Attorney or County Attorney's Office, or interested in exploring municipal law as a career path.

The Prosecutor earns a competitive annual wage of $79,029.74 - $97,000/based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premiums for employees and their dependents. The City offers a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland has earned several accolades, from the U.S. News & World Report, including the No. 1 best Place to live in Texas, the No. 3 Best Place to Live in the U.S., and the No. 17 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. Additionally, Architectural Digest recently named Pearland one of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Pearland has also been ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas. Our close proximity to Houston allows for easy access to professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

A successful candidate will have the ability to apply critical thinking skills and sound judgment while working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization to solve problems and find sustainable solutions. As is expected of all City of Pearland employees, any candidate is expected to operate in accordance with the City's Organization Values:

• Trust: We build trust by providing excellent service, honoring it through accountability and effective communication.
• Respect: We act with kindness and empathy; embracing diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity: We are honest, ethical and do the right things for the right reasons.
• Teamwork: We are a caring workplace made up of a team working towards a shared purpose. We collaborate and support each other.
• Ownership: This is our city, we are invested in and dedicated to its continuous success. We take pride in all we do.
• Innovation: We are progressive thinkers who embrace the challenge of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Prosecute Class "C" misdemeanors in Municipal Court of Record and appeals to the County Court.
• Draft Complaints, motions, briefs, orders and memoranda.
• Represent the City and State in bond forfeiture proceedings in the Municipal Court of Record.
• Research, review, and analyze applicable statutes and case law and advise police officers, enforcement officers, and others regarding legal issues pertaining to detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal cases and enforcement actions; provide training to police and enforcement officers and others regarding changes in law and procedure.
• Comply with continuing legal education requirements established by the State Bar of Texas and all other requirements to maintain law license.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate/LL.B. from an ABA accredited law school is required.
• Previous criminal law experience, preferably as a prosecutor for a city or county, is preferred.
• Previous municipal law experience preferred.
• A Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License is required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas with membership in good standing is required with the State Bar of Texas.