- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- 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
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Less than three years
- Three years, but less than four
- Four years, but less than five
- Five years, but less than six
- Six or more years
- I don't have experience in this area
- Board Certification in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Board Certification in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- No
- Yes
- No
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Assistant District Attorney - Houston, United States - Harris County (TX)
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:
If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Salary:
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.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
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?
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 practicing criminal law? To qualify, the required years of experience must be clearly documented on your application's employment history.
Please describe your paid experience and the type of work you performed in practicing criminal law. If you do not have this experience, type "none" in the space provided.
07
Do you have any of the following certifications?
08
This is a shift position, if hired, working hours will be from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am. Are you willing to work the hours assigned?
Required Question
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
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