Municipal Court Prosecutor — Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Municipal Court Prosecutor — Associate Attorney role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. Messer Fort’s municipal and local government practice provides legal services related to municipal government operations. The attorney primarily prosecutes Class C misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations while providing legal advice and representation to clients. Legal research, document drafting, court appearances, negotiations, and caseload management support the firm’s municipal clients and prosecution work.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• represent clients in hearings and trials
• negotiate settlements
• communicate with clients and provide legal guidance
• attend depositions and other proceedings
• manage a caseload and meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

municipal court prosecutor

associate attorney

austin tx

messer fort

full-time

municipal law

class c misdemeanors

ordinance violations

legal research

court proceedings

texas bar

juris doctor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, admission to the Texas Bar in good standing, and 1–3 years of experience in a law firm or similar setting.

About the employer

Messer Fort - The Municipal Law Firm is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.