Assistant District Attorney – Post-Conviction Bureau

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an Assistant District Attorney in the Post-Conviction Bureau. This entry-level position involves representing the State of Texas in appellate courts, requiring a Juris Doctorate and excellent research and writing skills. Candidates are expected to prepare briefs, investigate, and support trial prosecutors in complex litigation.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law with the Texas State Bar.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.
• Preferred experience in appellate or post-conviction cases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appellate briefs and motions, present oral arguments.
• Investigate and respond to writs of habeas corpus.
• Provide legal research support to trial prosecutors.

Skills

Research

Persuasive Writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Assistant District Attorney – Post-Conviction Bureau

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Assistant District Attorney – Post-Conviction Bureau

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Salary: $93,100 - $149,635

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Department: Harris County District Attorney’s Office

Position Description

An Assistant District Attorney in the Post-Conviction Bureau represents the State of Texas in appellate courts including the Court of Criminal Appeals, Texas Supreme Court, and Harris County trial courts. Responsibilities include supporting trial prosecutors through research, motions, and responses in complex litigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing appellate briefs, motions for rehearing, petitions for discretionary review, and related responses.
• Presenting oral arguments in appellate courts such as the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and Texas Supreme Court.
• Preparing motions related to direct appeals.
• Investigating and responding to writs of habeas corpus, including preparing Answers and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
• Participating in evidentiary hearings involving habeas corpus allegations.
• Providing legal research support to trial prosecutors and occasionally arguing legal issues in Harris County criminal courts.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate and a current license to practice law with the Texas State Bar.
• Excellent research and persuasive writing skills.
• Previous appellate or post-conviction writ experience is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions

Send resumes and writing samples to:
Jessica Caird ([e-mail]),
Andrew Smith ([e-mail]),
Aimee Bolletino ([e-mail]).

This position requires a criminal history check; only relevant convictions will be considered and may not disqualify candidates.

Note: Due to high application volume, the position may close prior to the advertised deadline at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

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