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See related jobsThe Brazos County District Attorney's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant District Attorney position. If you're an attorney licensed in Texas and interested in prosecuting felony cases in the Bryan-College Station area--whether you're a recent law school graduate, a prosecutor at another office, or an attorney in another field looking to make a change--we'd love to hear from you.
“Being a prosecutor is a calling to do justice the right way, for the right reasons. Our office is a team that puts that calling into action to protect our community while also protecting the rights of our fellow citizens. We are called to fight for justice, and we carry out that duty every day with integrity, passion, and good judgment.”
– Jarvis Parsons, Brazos County District Attorney
The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office is charged with prosecuting the most serious crimes committed in our community, including murder, aggravated robbery, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and narcotics dealing. Located in the courthouse in downtown Bryan, just a few miles from the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, our office proudly represents the State of Texas in all criminal cases in the district courts of Brazos County.
What’s Special About Being a Brazos County Prosecutor?
- Immediate Trial Experience: While many young prosecutors start out trying minor traffic or misdemeanor offenses, our Assistant District Attorneys handle serious and important felonies from day one.
- AI-Proof: Our work in the courtroom cannot be be replaced by Artificial Intelligence.
- Built-In Mentorship: We try cases in pairs, ensuring you are always matched with an experienced prosecutor to guide you based on the unique needs of the case.
- Pure Litigation Focus: Gain courtroom and trial experience that most civil litigators will never match—completely unburdened by the billable hour, fee collection, or the headaches of running a business
- Collaborative Strategy: We brainstorm our trials as a true team—from evading arrest to capital murder—to develop the sharpest strategies together.
- Dedicated Professional Growth: Receive continuous direction, active feedback, and personal investment from highly experienced attorneys who care about your long-term success.
- Strong Office Culture: We spend genuine time together in and out of the office, attending conferences, going to baseball games and galas, celebrating at our annual holiday party, and grabbing lunch together after docket.
- Community Education: We invest time to improve law enforcement and our criminal justice system, regularly instructing at the Central Texas Police Academy; the Every Victim, Every Time Conference; and Texas District and County Attorney’s Association (TDCAA) trainings.
- Active Investigations: Work closely with law enforcement partners during investigations through multidisciplinary teams, warrant assistance, and direct advice from our intake and on-call prosecutors.
Our Specialized Teams
Our Assistant District Attorneys work alongside dedicated investigators, victim assistance coordinators, and administrative professionals in specialized teams to achieve success:
- Trial Teams: Interview victims, witnesses, and officers; manage pre-trial dockets and discovery; research and argue complex legal issues; and try cases to judges and juries—advocating fiercely for justice while protecting defendants' constitutional rights.
- Intake Team: Assists police officers in proactive investigations, reviews evidence to file or reject cases, and presents cases to the Grand Jury.
- Juvenile Team: Handles intake and trial duties for juvenile offenders, focusing heavily on rehabilitation and minimizing recidivism.
- Child Protective Services Team: Represents the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in critical child welfare cases involving abuse and neglect.
- Sexual Assault/Family Violence Team: Conducts specialized intake and staffing on domestic violence and adult sexual assault cases to provide victims with the highest degree of attention and trial advocacy.
- Civil Team: Prosecutes asset forfeiture cases to transform criminal profits into crime-fighting funds, handles bond forfeitures, and processes petitions for expunction and nondisclosure.
- Appellate Team: Provides real-time legal advice to trial prosecutors and defends righteous convictions against post-conviction challenges.
Our Community: The Heart of Aggieland
We have the distinct honor of representing the State of Texas in the heart of Aggieland. If you’re not an Aggie, don’t worry… most of us aren’t! But if you are, we would love for you to come home and serve your community with us.
The Bryan/College Station area is a vibrant, rapidly growing community of about 250,000 residents. It offers a booming housing market, top-tier restaurants, excellent shopping. It has a small-town feel with metropolitan amenities. College Station ISD is a top-rated public school district with excellent, affordable after-school and summer camp care.
Residents enjoy SEC sporting events, youth camps, and world-class theatrical and musical productions at Texas A&M University. The area boasts excellent museums, libraries, and unique local attractions. Spring brings live music festivals to Midtown Park, fall brings the excitement of Aggie football, and the winter features Santa’s Wonderland—the largest Christmas park in the world. Our office sits in historic downtown Bryan, which thrives with retail, dining, and a monthly "First Friday" street festival featuring free live music, art, and community events.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to the deep satisfaction of public service, we heavily invest in our team's financial and professional well-being:
- Competitive Salary: Up to $115,000 per year, depending on experience (paid bi-weekly).
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid flexibility with the opportunity to work from home one day a week.
- Retirement Security: Exceptional retirement plan through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) featuring an incredible 225% employer match.
- Financial Incentives: State-funded prosecutor longevity pay based on years of service, plus eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Full Professional Coverage: Paid State Bar of Texas dues, paid TDCAA membership, paid Texas Board of Legal Specialization dues, and fully covered MCLE costs (including attendance at EVET and TDCAA Annual conferences).
- Comprehensive County Benefits: 12+ paid holidays, 10 vacation days to start, full health/dental/vision/life insurance, long-term disability, an optional 457 deferred compensation plan, and access to a free, private health clinic for employees and dependents. Free, covered parking in the secure county garage.
Qualifications
- Education: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Currently licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or 3L students currently registered/scheduled to sit for the upcoming Texas Bar Exam).
- Skills: Sharp legal research and writing abilities; capacity to analyze complex issues and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.
- Character: A clean criminal history, ability to pass a drug screen, and a commitment to maintaining excellent working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, judges, law enforcement, and the public.
How to Apply
If you want to serve the community and build unmatched courtroom experience within a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Please email your cover letter (addressed to District Attorney Parsons) and resume directly to our Office Manager, Jennifer Jansen, at jjansen@brazoscountytx.gov.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to complete and able to pass a drug test?
- Are you willing to complete and able to pass a background check?
License/Certification:
- license from the State Bar of Texas (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission in the relevant state
- Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda in a litigation or advisory context
- Courtroom or hearing experience including oral argument, depositions, or trial preparation
- Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management or document management software
- Demonstrated ability to manage an independent caseload under tight court-imposed deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills suitable for presenting to judges, clients, or agency officials
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Attorney Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote assistant attorney openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly. Remote postings at smaller firms fill fast, so checking regularly and applying early puts you ahead.
Show async communication in your materials
Remote legal employers screen for written clarity because most coordination happens over email and document comments, not in-person meetings. Use your cover letter and writing samples to demonstrate that you can communicate case strategy, deadlines, and research findings without needing back-and-forth clarification.
Demonstrate independent case management ability
Remote assistant attorney roles require you to move matters forward without a supervising attorney down the hall. Cite specific examples in your application where you managed deadlines, drafted filings, or coordinated with opposing counsel on your own initiative.
Get fluent in remote legal tools before interviewing
Distributed legal teams rely on cloud-based document management systems, e-signature platforms, and secure client portals. Naming the specific platforms you've used, like Clio, NetDocuments, or iManage, signals to remote employers that you can contribute from day one without a lengthy onboarding ramp.
Remote Assistant Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant attorney job?
Target remote-first law firms, in-house legal departments at distributed companies, and legal process outsourcing organizations that have built workflows around remote teams. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, independent case management, and comfort with async collaboration tools like document management platforms and secure messaging. Demonstrating that you can run matters with minimal oversight gives you a real edge over candidates with similar credentials but no remote experience.
Which companies hire remote assistant attorneys?
Remote assistant attorney roles are posted by Harris County, State of Arizona, and DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers doing most of the hiring are remote-first litigation firms, insurance carriers with distributed legal teams, and government contractors that staff legal functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Can you get a remote assistant attorney job with no experience?
Yes, but it's harder remotely because you're expected to manage your workload independently from day one without the mentorship structure of an in-person office. Entry paths include remote contract work at legal staffing companies, part-time roles at small remote-first firms, and clinic or pro bono work you can document as real casework. Showing writing samples, completed research memos, or a record of self-directed projects matters more to remote employers than a credential alone.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant attorney jobs?
Usually, but the specific degree requirements depend on the role and jurisdiction, since most assistant attorney positions require a JD and bar admission in at least one state. Remote employers do weigh practical indicators heavily alongside credentials, including writing quality, demonstrated ability to work independently, and familiarity with the case management and e-discovery tools their distributed teams use daily.
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