Appellate & Civil Rights Attorney

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework program

Compensatory time

Job summary

The Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) seeks an experienced attorney to join the Appellate & Civil Rights Division. The attorney will handle appeals, draft and edit briefs, argue in state and federal appellate courts, and provide trial support across divisions including jury charge issues. Located in Houston, this full‑time role offers compensatory time for overtime and potential telework; requires a JD, Texas Bar, and at least five years of post‑JD litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
• Minimum of five years post‑JD experience in litigation, including appellate briefs, research, and argumentation in trial and/or appellate courts

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of appeals, including drafting/editing briefs on a range of legal issues
• Present oral arguments in state and federal appellate courts
• Provide trial team support, including advising on jury charge issues
• Conduct legal research on complex and constitutional issues affecting Harris County
• Mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, interns, and law clerks

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Civil procedure

Trial support

Jury charges

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Texas Bar admission

Job description

The Harris County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) seeks an experienced attorney to join the Appellate & Civil Rights Division. The attorney will handle appeals, draft and edit briefs, argue in state and federal appellate courts, and provide trial support across divisions including jury charge issues. Located in Houston, this full‑time role offers compensatory time for overtime and potential telework; requires a JD, Texas Bar, and at least five years of post‑JD litigation experience.