Active Texas Bar license or pending bar exam results
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience in criminal law preferred but not required
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Commitment to justice and ethical standards
Interest in specialized areas such as Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking
Responsibilities
Represent the State of Texas in criminal proceedings
Collaborate with law enforcement throughout case processes
Assist and interview victims and witnesses
Negotiate with defense attorneys
Evaluate cases for appropriate legal outcomes
Prepare for and conduct jury trials
Mentor junior prosecutors and support their development
Benefits
Comprehensive group health benefits
Defined retirement plan
Opportunities for supplemental pay
Support for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
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.
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/
