Paralegal - District Attorney's Office

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

Job summary

Fort Bend County's District Attorney's Office in Richmond, TX seeks a Paralegal to support prosecution by gathering and reviewing legal materials, ensuring discovery compliance, and drafting motions, trial exhibits, and briefs for hearings and trials.

The role supports division attorneys in court, communicates with court personnel and defense counsel, and handles legal research and drafting tasks with strong computer and typing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field, or Paralegal Program Certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and reviews legal and evidentiary material to ensure compliance with rules of evidence.
• Ensures criminal discovery 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.
• 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 writing

Legal research

Drafting documents

Court hearings

Typing

Communication skills

Texas criminal law

Education

Associate/Bachelor Paralegal studies or related field

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Paralegal - District Attorney's Office# FBC Careers## Paralegal - District Attorney's OfficeApply: Richmond, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR1675-11-26**If you are a current Fort Bend County employee (excluding election workers):** Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the \"quality of life\" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!* 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.* 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. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** * Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field; or Paralegal Program Certificate.* 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. **STARTING SALARY RANGE:** $29.09 - $36.37 hourly based on qualifications**CLOSING DATE**: Upon filling position #LI-JL1**All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.**