What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Attorney – Civil Division position at Grayson County, Texas?
GRAYSON COUNTY JOB POSTING
Equal Opportunity Employer
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to request assistance during the application process. Please call the Human Resources
Department at 903-813-4091 to request assistance.
Date Posted: October 6, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Positions Open: One
Position: Assistant District Attorney – Civil Division
Department Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Duties • Assist the Criminal District Attorney by advising and
providing legal counsel to the Grayson County
Commissioners Court and other Grayson County
offices, and by corresponding and collaborating with
other legal counsels related to litigation and matters
involving the Grayson County Commissioners Court;
- Advise and assist ADAs and office staff in all current
Grayson County Judge, Grayson County
Commissioners Court, Grayson County department
heads and staff on administrative matters and all
current civil legal matters including but not limited to
employment law, election law, county government, civil
litigation, Public Information Act, real estate
transactions, health and safety matters, economic
development, tax law, contract law, etc.;
- Participate in development, planning and
objectives for Grayson County including those
pertaining to variety of civil matters including: civil
rights, civil liability matters, administrative matters,
public security and emergency management,
technology issues and date storage and sharing
issues, and employment matters;
- Perform research, review and analysis for all legal
of civil cases filed and prepare all court documents
including drafting motions, responses, and briefs.
Prepare all civil cases for hearing by subpoenaing and
preparing witnesses, organizing evidence, conduct in
court examination, handling all negotiations with other
counsel or entities in civil matters assigned;
- Represent the State and Grayson County in all bond
designee on and act as general counsel for the
Grayson County Bail Bond Board;
- Respond to open records requests and request
- Represent the State, Grayson County, and private
and Orders of Protective Custody in mental health
cases; work with the local mental health authority to
ensure defendants and arrestees receive mental health
treatment and services; and prepare for and represent
the State on all mental health commitment hearings;
- Perform other duties as assigned by Criminal District
Qualifications: Law school graduate and licensed to practice law by the
Texas State Bar
Strong research and writing skills
State and Federal Civil Litigation experience
Prior experience representing governmental entities preferred
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Interviews are conducted in Sherman, Texas.
Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal background
investigation.
Requirements: Must pass criminal background investigation and pre-
employment drug screen.
About Grayson County:
The county seat is Sherman, Texas, located about 60 miles north of Dallas on I-75.
Sherman’s population is approximately 47,500 people and the neighboring city of Denison
has approximately 26,000 people. The county population is over 146,000, including about
12 cities and growing rapidly. Grayson County borders the northern edge of Collin County,
which is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Texas.
There are 14 Assistant District Attorneys and 19 support staff. The District Attorney’s
Office handles civil cases, all misdemeanor and felony cases, child protective services cases,
juvenile cases, etc. There are two County Courts at Law and three Judicial District Courts,
each having general jurisdiction.
Complete a general application and submit resume, references, writing samples, and
cover letter. Instructions are located at the below link:
http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/hr.howtoapply
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000