Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced

hctxdao; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking purpose-driven prosecutors to serve Harris County. We offer opportunities for all experience levels, from law students preparing for the Texas Bar to seasoned felony prosecutors.

New attorneys join the Professional Development Bureau, while veterans may join divisions handling felonies and specialized bureaus. As an Assistant District Attorney you will represent the State in criminal proceedings, work with law enforcement, interview victims and

Qualifications

• Unmatched integrity and sound judgment in legal matters.
• Excellent communication and openness to training and coaching.
• Commitment to developing courtroom advocacy and public service.
• Adaptable, ready to serve a large and diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player in a collaborative environment.
• Interact and consult with Law Enforcement from arrest to disposition.
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses through all case stages.
• Communicate and negotiate with the defense bar.
• Evaluate cases to determine proper outcomes (plea, 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 mentor junior prosecutors.

Skills

Integrity

Sound judgment

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to train

Courtroom advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Tools

Criminal procedure knowledge

Job description

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 $93,100.80 and salaries for Felony level prosecutors range from $98,904.00 to $149,635.20 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

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

Salaries vary by level of experience:

Felony Chief- $149,635.20

Felony 2- $124,072.00

Felony 3- $110,780.80

Misdemeanor 2- 98,904.00

Misdemeanor 3 - $93,100.80