Assistant District Attorney-Intake Division

Position Description

The Assistant District Attorney coordinates with Law Enforcement Officers to determine whether probable cause exist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Routinely speaking with agencies at a rapid pace to provide guidance on probable cause

* Determines the appropriate charges to file at Intake based on the facts presented by Law Enforcement Officers

* Will handle all serious felonies except murder and capital murder charges

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ********

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

* At least Four (4) years of experience in handling criminal cases

* Experience in investigations and the trial of criminal cases

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Proficient in writing search and arrest warrants, and in drafting Grand Jury subpoena requests

* Strong litigation and trial skills

* Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

* Proficient using Microsoft software programs

* Ability to provide guidance to Law Enforcement when probable cause is lacking

* The ability to effectively communicate the Office's Position on the acceptance of charges

* Ability to assume the role and responsibilities of the Section Chief in their absence

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

* Regular Full-Time

* Shift Work | 12:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. | 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. | or 12-hour shifts depending on the division needs

* Will be required to work nights, weekends, rotating holidays, and during weather events

Salary:

* Depends on Qualifications

* Based on 26 Pay Periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

* 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

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

* Retirement Pension (TCDRS)* Flexible schedule (varies by department)* Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?

* Yes* No

02

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?

* Yes* No

04

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 verifiable experience in handling criminal cases? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

* Less than four (4) years* Four (4) years but less than five (5) years* Five (5) years but less than six (6) years* Six (6) years or more* I do not have this experience

06

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in handling criminal cases. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience in investigations and the trial of criminal cases?

* Yes* No

08

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in investigations and the trial of criminal cases. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience and/or knowledge in writing search and arrest warrants, and in drafting Grand Jury subpoena requests?

* Yes* No

10

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

* Advanced* Intermediate* Basic* Entry Level* Not proficient

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone ********

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx
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