Paralegal
Harris County District Attorney's Office · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
Legal$31.54/hrFull-time
About the role
The Intake 2.0 Paralegal functions as support for the prosecutors assigned to the Grand Jury Intake Case Review. They assist in the acquisition of evidence, discovery compliance, and drafting subpoenas and legal pleadings. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills and a detail‑oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Review assigned cases and follow up on requested evidence
- Request evidence and draft Grand Jury subpoenas as needed
- Draft legal pleadings, including motions and notices
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Assistant District Attorneys
Skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
- Basic computer skills, including typing and data entry
- Familiarity with eCharge systems, Coreforce, Evidence Library, and Evidence.com
- Familiarity with CCH, eCase, and other related DAO systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Requirements
- Associate degree and paralegal certificate; or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies
Pay
Starting at $31.54 hourly / $65,603.20 annually.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Long‑term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ten (10) vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
- Eleven (11) County holidays plus one floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent care and healthcare reimbursement accounts
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program