Supports prosecutors in Grand Jury Intake Case Review by reviewing cases, obtaining evidence, ensuring discovery compliance, and drafting subpoenas, motions, notices, and other legal pleadings. The role requires strong organization, communication, time management, attention to detail, computer skills, and familiarity with county legal and evidence-management systems.
General Summary:
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. They are expected to have strong communication and organizational skills and to be detail oriented.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review assigned cases, follow up on requested evidence
- Request evidence, draft Grand jury subpoenas if needed
- Draft legal pleadings, including motions, notices
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Assistant District Attorneys
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Basic Computer skills, including typing and data entry
- eCharge systems
- Familiarity with Coreforce, Evidence Library, and Evidence.com
- Familiarity with CCH, eCase, and other related DAO systems
- Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite
Required Education:
- Associate degree and paralegal certificate; or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies
Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Salary (Starting):
- $31.54 hourly/$65,603.20 annually
Benefits:
Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:
- 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 1 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
Application Notice:
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you directly. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.
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