Paralegal - District Attorney's Office
About The Position
The Paralegal works in the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, gathering and reviewing legal and evidentiary materials for compliance with rules of evidence and criminal discovery requirements. The role supports division attorneys with criminal case preparation, motion practice, court hearings, and trials. It also communicates with court personnel and defense attorneys about court settings and case filings, reviews court orders for discovery considerations, and maintains case-related database entries and electronic files. The position may also involve emergency management activities during a local state of disaster, as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a Paralegal Program Certificate.
- Two years of job-related experience.
- Knowledge of basic Texas criminal laws, procedures, and evidence.
- Working knowledge of legal terminology, legal office practices, and legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
- Ability to draft legal documents and analyze and comprehend legal arguments from criminal pleadings and filings.
- Strong computer and typing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
Responsibilities
- Gather and review legal and evidentiary material to ensure compliance with rules of evidence.
- Ensure compliance with criminal discovery law to support fair and impartial trials and due process.
- Prepare delegated motion-practice documents, drafts of pretrial and post-trial prosecution motions, and responses to defense motions.
- Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, exhibit lists, and trial briefs.
- Assist division attorneys in court hearings and trials.
- Communicate with court personnel and defense attorneys regarding court settings and discovery, filings, pleadings, and motions.
- Review court orders for discovery considerations and prepare disclosures.
- Review and edit computer database entries and electronic files associated with criminal cases.
- Participate in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) membership for full-time and part-time employees.
- A wide range of benefits for full-time employees; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
