Assistant District Attorney - Intake Division

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Houston, TX

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 03366

Department: District Attorney

Opening Date: 06/17/2020

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

The Assistant District Attorney coordinates with Law Enforcement Officers to determine whether probable cause exist.

• Routinely speaking with agencies at a rapid pace to provide guidance on probable cause.
• Determines the appropriate charges to file at Intake based on the facts presented by Law Enforcement Officers.
• Will handle all serious felonies except murder and capital murder charges.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
• License to practice law in the State of Texas, with no disciplinary history and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Four (4) years of experience in handling criminal cases.
• Experience in investigations and the trial of criminal cases.
• Proficient in writing search and arrest warrants, and in drafting Grand Jury subpoena requests.
• Strong litigation and trial skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient using Microsoft software programs.
• Ability to provide guidance to Law Enforcement when probable cause is lacking.
• The ability to effectively communicate the Office's Position on the acceptance of charges.
• Ability to assume the role and responsibilities of the Section Chief in their absence.

NOTE: To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the Hiring Department for consideration.
General Information

HOURS:

• Shift Work / 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Will be required to work nights, weekends, rotating holidays, and during weather events.

SALARY:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Please download, complete, and upload the Harris County District Attorney's Office Background Waver to your application.



Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

01

Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

02

Please provide the name and location of the law school you attended and date of graduation. If you do not have a Law degree, please type "None" in the space provided.

03

Are you a member of the State Bar of Texas?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are a member of the State Bar of Texas, please indicate jurisdiction(s) and date(s) of admission.If you do not possess a current license to practice law with the State Bar of Texas, please type "None" in the space provided.

05

Which of the following best describes your paid experience in handling criminal cases?To qualify, the required years of experience must be clearly documented on your application's employment history. DO NOT use "See Resume", resumes are not used for qualifications.

• Less than four years
• Four years, but less than five
• Five years, but less than six
• Six years, but less than seven
• Seven or more years
• I don't have experience in this area

06

Please describe what type of paid experience you have done in handling criminal cases.If you do not have this experience, type "none" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience in investigations and the trial of criminal cases?To qualify, the required experience must be clearly documented on your application's employment history. DO NOT use "See Resume", resumes are not used for qualifications.

• Yes
• No

08

Please describe your experience with investigations and the trial of criminal cases.If you do not have this experience, type "none" in the space provided.

09

Do you have any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.

• Board Certification in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Board Certification in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• None of the above

10

This is a shift position, if hired, working hours will be from 12:00 am to 8:00 am. Are you willing to work the hours assigned?

• Yes, I understand my shift will be 12:00 am to8:00 am.
• No, this shift will not work for me

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