Criminal Prosecution Paralegal - Impactful County Role

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas County Retirement System (TCDRS)

Great benefits for full-time staff

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Paralegal to gather and review legal materials and ensure compliance with evidentiary rules. The role supports criminal discovery processes, drafts motions, and prepares trial exhibits and witness lists.

You will assist division attorneys in court, coordinate with court personnel, and manage discovery pleadings. Strong research, drafting, and communication skills are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.
• 2 years job related experience.
• Knowledge of basic Texas criminal laws, procedures and evidence.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, legal office practices and legal research, writing and drafting skills.
• Ability to draft legal documents, analyzing and comprehending legal arguments from criminal pleadings/filings.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and reviews legal and evidentiary material to ensure compliance with rules of evidence.
• Prepares delegated motion practice documents and prepares drafts of pretrial prosecution motions and post-trial motions and responses to defense motions.
• Prepares trial exhibits, witness lists, exhibit lists and trial briefs.
• Assists the division attorneys in court hearings and trials.
• Communicates with court personnel and defense attorneys regarding court settings and the details of discovery/pleadings/motions.
• Reviews court orders for discovery considerations and prepares disclosure of the same.
• Reviews and edits computer database entries and electronic files associated with criminal cases.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Verbal communication

Written communication

Typing skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal Program Certificate

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Paralegal to gather and review legal materials and ensure compliance with evidentiary rules. The role supports criminal discovery processes, drafts motions, and prepares trial exhibits and witness lists.

You will assist division attorneys in court, coordinate with court personnel, and manage discovery pleadings. Strong research, drafting, and communication skills are essential in this position.