CPS Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Smith County, TX
Location: Tyler, TX 75703
Description:
Salary : $76,000.00 - $134,000.00 Annually
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00545
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Summary/Objective
The Smith County District Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney for a CPS and Protective Order Prosecutor position. Responsibilities will include all aspects of CPS and Protective Order prosecution including attending regular court hearings, preparing and participating in trials and contested hearings, preparing orders and other legal documents including Rule 11 agreements, preparing discovery, meeting with victims/witnesses/CPS workers, and other miscellaneous duties.
This position handles protective orders from intake to final order. This position also handles CPS cases from intake to final order including orders to aid in investigation, orders to participate, and removals stemming from Family Based Safety Services up to and including emergency removals. The CPS and Protective Order Prosecutor will be working in a division that includes three legal assistants and three other prosecutors with a large and very active CPS unit located in Tyler, Texas.
There are no appellate duties associated with this job. Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. The Smith County District Attorney's Office prosecutors aggressively represent the victims and law enforcement and maintain the highest ethical standards. The salary based on experience. Benefits include county retirement plan, healthcare, bar dues, and CLE.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application with a cover letter.
Required Skills and Abilities
HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:
Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.
*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.
For additional benefits information click on the link below:
https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00545
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Summary/Objective
The Smith County District Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney for a CPS and Protective Order Prosecutor position. Responsibilities will include all aspects of CPS and Protective Order prosecution including attending regular court hearings, preparing and participating in trials and contested hearings, preparing orders and other legal documents including Rule 11 agreements, preparing discovery, meeting with victims/witnesses/CPS workers, and other miscellaneous duties.
This position handles protective orders from intake to final order. This position also handles CPS cases from intake to final order including orders to aid in investigation, orders to participate, and removals stemming from Family Based Safety Services up to and including emergency removals. The CPS and Protective Order Prosecutor will be working in a division that includes three legal assistants and three other prosecutors with a large and very active CPS unit located in Tyler, Texas.
There are no appellate duties associated with this job. Smith County is a conservative community that values law enforcement and expects the equal application of the rule of law to everyone. The Smith County District Attorney's Office prosecutors aggressively represent the victims and law enforcement and maintain the highest ethical standards. The salary based on experience. Benefits include county retirement plan, healthcare, bar dues, and CLE.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application with a cover letter.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Licensed to practice law in Texas in good standing.
- Organized with the ability to manage a trial docket in multiple courtrooms.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to ethical prosecution.
- Preference for attorney to have courtroom experience.
- Ability to work well with others to assist with negotiations and counseling CPS.
- Ability to learn quickly and be able to do occasional legal research.
HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)
Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.
*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.
For additional benefits information click on the link below:
https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits