Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced

There are opportunities for ALL levels of experience from law students preparing to take the Texas Bar Exam to experienced prosecutors seeking a new challenge. Newly licensed attorneys will generally be assigned to serve in our Professional Development Bureau. Experienced attorneys have the opportunity to serve in our divisions handling felony cases, including specialized areas, such as Crimes against Children and Human Trafficking, as well as our newly created Mental Health and Diversions, Domestic Violence and Homicide Bureaus.

We are responsible for seeking justice for the citizens of Harris County. Located in what is soon to be the third largest jurisdiction in America, our office is one of the largest District Attorney’s Offices in the nation. Led by District Attorney Sean Teare, we believe public safety and fairness are not mutually exclusive and we are committed to protecting the public while upholding the rights of both the accused and crime victims. What happens in our office impacts Criminal Justice throughout the state, the nation and the world.

We want to meet candidates with unmatched integrity, who show sound judgment, are guided by the truth and are passionate about public service. We want to meet candidates with excellent communication skills and an openness to training and coaching. We want to meet candidates committed to developing their courtroom advocacy. We want candidates who are adaptable and ready to serve the largest and most diverse population in the State of Texas.

As a Harris County Assistant District Attorney you will represent the State of Texas and the citizens of Harris County in criminal proceedings in the District, County and Family Courts of Harris County. On a daily basis you will be expected to:

• Work as a team player in a collaborative environment
• Interact and consult with Law Enforcement at various stages from a suspect’s arrest through the disposition of the case
• Interview and assist victims and witnesses of crime through all stages of a case
• Communicate and negotiate with the defense bar
• Evaluate cases to determine the proper outcome to achieve justice, which may include a plea agreement, diversion, dismissal or trial
• Prepare cases for contested matters including jury trials
• Present evidence and advocate to a jury or trier of fact
• Grow as an attorney and advocate while mentoring junior prosecutors

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