Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and

About the Role

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is hiring purpose-driven practitioners to serve the citizens of Harris County. Opportunities are available 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 the Professional Development Bureau.

Experienced attorneys have the opportunity to serve in divisions handling felony cases, including specialized areas such as Crimes against Children, Human Trafficking, Mental Health and Diversions, Domestic Violence, and Homicide.

Key Responsibilities

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.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Unmatched integrity.
• Sound judgment.
• Guided by the truth.
• Passionate about public service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Openness to training and coaching.
• Committed to developing courtroom advocacy.
• Adaptable and ready to serve the largest and most diverse population in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

• Law students preparing to take the Texas Bar Exam.
• Experienced prosecutors.

Compensation and Benefits

• Misdemeanor level prosecutor salary starts at $93,100.80.
• Felony level prosecutor salaries range from $98,904.00 to $149,635.20 based on experience level and assignment.
• Opportunities for supplemental pay are available to all attorneys.
• Harris County offers full-time employees a comprehensive group health and related benefits plan, as well as a defined retirement plan.