Job Description

Position Description

The Assistant District Attorney - Intake Probable Cause (PC) Chief position will be responsible for preparing the cases for presentation to the Magistrate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures cases are plead and enhanced correctly
• Prepares and completes MOEPs when necessary
• Reviews and ensures all bond recommendations are correct prior to them being presented to the Magistrate
• Responsible for the file when it goes before the Magistrate
• Reviews the work product of subordinate attorneys and provides them with feedback direction and instruction

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 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
• Three (3) years of experience practicing criminal law

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in writing search and arrest warrants, and in drafting Grand Jury subpoena requests
• Working knowledge of the criminal court system
• Ability to review subordinates work product for accuracy and completion
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft software programs

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

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Shift Work | 4:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
  • Will be required to work nights, weekends, rotating holidays, and during weather events
    
    

Salary:

• Depends on Qualifications
• 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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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