Harris County District Attorney's Office ยท 1 day ago
Paralegal
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28.28/hr - $28.28/hrHarris County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal in the Crimes Against Children Division to provide legal support to prosecutors. The role involves assisting with case management, preparing legal documents, and supporting attorneys during hearings and trials.
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Responsibilities
Paralegals are responsible for obtaining all evidence related to investigations once received and ensuring it is uploaded into the paperless storage system
They assist during any witness or complainant interviews and assist the prosecutor in preparation for trial
They draft motions and subpoenas in preparation for trial, and assist with coordinating witnesses at trial
They act as a liaison between the prosecutors and the public as well as various law enforcement and investigative agencies
Paralegals are responsible for filling in for administrative assistants when required and training academic interns
The paralegals are also responsible for copying discovery and scanning/uploading hardcopy documents to the virtual file
Paralegals work under the supervision of assigned Prosecutor(s) and the Division Chief of the Division
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies or a paralegal certificate
Ability to effectively determine issues related to criminal law
Legal research and writing skills
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Proficient with computer programs Word, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to review, organize, and document social media evidence and search warrant returns
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Wellness programs
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ten (10) days of vacation per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
Eleven (11) County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Professional development opportunities
Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program
Company
Harris County District Attorney's Office
The District Attorney's Office prosecutes crimes, upholds justice, and provides legal support for public safety and law enforcement.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase