Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced

Harris County District Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney, entry level or experienced, to represent the State of Texas in criminal proceedings in Harris County courts. Duties include collaborating with law enforcement, interviewing victims, negotiating with the defense, and preparing cases for trials.

Salary ranges start at $93,100 for misdemeanor prosecutors and $98,467.20–$149,635 for felony prosecutors, with supplemental pay opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Texas in criminal proceedings in District, County and Family Courts.
• Work as a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Interact and consult with law enforcement at various stages from arrest through disposition.
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses through all stages of a case.
• Negotiate with the defense bar and evaluate case outcomes.
• Prepare cases for contested matters, including jury trials.
• Grow as an attorney and mentor junior prosecutors.

Job description

Careers At Harris County District Attorney's Office

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced

Department: Misdemeanor & Professional Development Bureau

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is currently hiring purpose-driven practitioners ready to serve the citizens of Harris County.

There are opportunities for ALL levels of experience from law students preparing to take the Texas Bar Exam to experienced prosecutors seeking a new challenge. Newly licensed attorneys will generally be assigned to serve in our Professional Development Bureau. Experienced attorneys have the opportunity to serve in our divisions handling felony cases, including specialized areas, such as Crimes against Children and Human Trafficking, as well as our newly created Mental Health and Diversions, Domestic Violence and Homicide Bureaus.

WHO WE ARE

We are responsible for seeking justice for the citizens of Harris County. Located in what is soon to be the third largest jurisdiction in America, our office is one of the largest District Attorney’s Offices in the nation. Led by District Attorney Sean Teare, we believe public safety and fairness are not mutually exclusive and we are committed to protecting the public while upholding the rights of both the accused and crime victims. What happens in our office impacts Criminal Justice throughout the state, the nation and the world.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We want to meet candidates with unmatched integrity, who show sound judgment, are guided by the truth and are passionate about public service. We want to meet candidates with excellent communication skills and an openness to training and coaching. We want to meet candidates committed to developing their courtroom advocacy. We want candidates who are adaptable and ready to serve the largest and most diverse population in the State of Texas.

YOUR DUTIES

As a Harris County Assistant District Attorney you will represent the State of Texas and the citizens of Harris County in criminal proceedings in the District, County and Family Courts of Harris County. On a daily basis you will be expected to:

• Work as a team player in a collaborative environment
• Interact and consult with Law Enforcement at various stages from a suspect’s arrest through the disposition of the case
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses of crime through all stages of a case
• Communicate and negotiate with the defense bar
• Evaluate cases to determine the proper outcome to achieve justice, which may include a plea agreement, diversion, dismissal or trial
• Prepare cases for contested matters including jury trials
• Present evidence and advocate to a jury or trier of fact
• Grow as an attorney and advocate while mentoring junior prosecutors

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary for a Misdemeanor level prosecutor starts at $93,100 and salaries for Felony level prosecutors range from $98,467.20 to $149,635 based on experience level and assignment. Opportunities for supplemental pay are available to all attorneys.

Harris County offers fulltime employees a comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as a defined retirement plan. You can learn more about our competitive benefits here: https://benefitsathctx.com/

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer