Harris County Attorney's Office
General Litigation Attorney-Felony2
Harris County Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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General Litigation Attorney The Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) located in Houston, Texas, is the fourth largest prosecutor’s office in the country serving more than 4.7 million people. We are excited to hire an attorney to join the General Litigation Division, the DA’s legal team. General Litigation is a unique blend of criminal and civil practice that gives its attorneys the opportunity to enhance their legal skillset beyond that of a regular prosecutor or civil litigator in a rewarding and collaborative environment not found elsewhere in public or private legal employment. Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the division advise the elected District Attorney, the Office, and its employees on various legal and policy issues and provide representation to the Office and its employees in administrative, state, and federal civil litigation. The Division attorneys also review and litigate requests for expunctions, represent the State in contempt proceedings, respond to record requests, facilitate out of state witness coordination, and handle all aspects of fugitive matters.
Duties
Representation of the District Attorney, the Office, and staff in state and federal civil litigation;
Representation of the Office in expunction proceedings, including screening and guidance to defense attorneys and pro se petitioners, and litigation;
Representation of the State in criminal contempt prosecutions - both as prosecutors and in defense of staff members;
Representation of the State in judicial recusal hearings;
Representation of the State in fugitive extradition proceedings and assistance with out-of-state witness appearances;
Gatekeeping of District Attorney’s records; respond to Public Information Act requests and subpoenas for prosecution files and related records; produce and litigate as appropriate.
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Three (3) years of experience practicing civil and/or criminal law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of the Texas court systems.
Courtroom litigation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Position Details
Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Salary: $117,644.80 for Felony 2 position.
Benefits Harris County offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; participation in TCDRS retirement with a 225% county match after vesting; optional 457 deferred compensation plan; 11 paid holidays; paid leave; and parental leave. Details are available at
Harris County Benefits .
Additional Information Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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General Litigation Attorney-Felony2
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Harris County Attorney's Office
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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General Litigation Attorney-Felony2
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Harris County Attorney's Office
General Litigation Attorney The Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) located in Houston, Texas, is the fourth largest prosecutor’s office in the country serving more than 4.7 million people. We are excited to hire an attorney to join the General Litigation Division, the DA’s legal team. General Litigation is a unique blend of criminal and civil practice that gives its attorneys the opportunity to enhance their legal skillset beyond that of a regular prosecutor or civil litigator in a rewarding and collaborative environment not found elsewhere in public or private legal employment. Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the division advise the elected District Attorney, the Office, and its employees on various legal and policy issues and provide representation to the Office and its employees in administrative, state, and federal civil litigation. The Division attorneys also review and litigate requests for expunctions, represent the State in contempt proceedings, respond to record requests, facilitate out of state witness coordination, and handle all aspects of fugitive matters.
Duties
Representation of the District Attorney, the Office, and staff in state and federal civil litigation;
Representation of the Office in expunction proceedings, including screening and guidance to defense attorneys and pro se petitioners, and litigation;
Representation of the State in criminal contempt prosecutions - both as prosecutors and in defense of staff members;
Representation of the State in judicial recusal hearings;
Representation of the State in fugitive extradition proceedings and assistance with out-of-state witness appearances;
Gatekeeping of District Attorney’s records; respond to Public Information Act requests and subpoenas for prosecution files and related records; produce and litigate as appropriate.
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Three (3) years of experience practicing civil and/or criminal law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of the Texas court systems.
Courtroom litigation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Position Details
Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Salary: $117,644.80 for Felony 2 position.
Benefits Harris County offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; participation in TCDRS retirement with a 225% county match after vesting; optional 457 deferred compensation plan; 11 paid holidays; paid leave; and parental leave. Details are available at
Harris County Benefits .
Additional Information Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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