DA Paralegal — Impactful Trials & Legal Support

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks a paralegal to gather and review legal materials, ensure compliance with evidence rules, and assist in criminal discovery to safeguard due process. The role supports attorneys in motions and court proceedings while drafting pleadings and trial materials.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies or related field, 2 years of experience, and strong legal writing, plus excellent communication and typing skills. Equal opportunity employer.

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.
• 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.
• Ensures criminal discovery law compliance to ensure each accused is entitled to a fair and impartial trial and due process of the law.
• 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/filings/pleadings/motions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal terminology

Typing speed

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Education

Paralegal degree / certificate

Job description

Fort Bend County seeks a paralegal to gather and review legal materials, ensure compliance with evidence rules, and assist in criminal discovery to safeguard due process. The role supports attorneys in motions and court proceedings while drafting pleadings and trial materials.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies or related field, 2 years of experience, and strong legal writing, plus excellent communication and typing skills. Equal opportunity employer.