Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced
Company: Harris County District Attorney's Office
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Harris County District Attorney?s Office is currently hiring
purpose-driven practitioners ready to serve the citizens of Harris
County. There are opportunities 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 serve in our Professional Development
Bureau. Experienced attorneys have the opportunity to serve in our
divisions handling felony cases, including specialized areas, such
as Crimes against Children and Human Trafficking, as well as our
newly created Mental Health and Diversions, Domestic Violence and
Homicide Bureaus. WHO WE ARE We are responsible for seeking justice
for the citizens of Harris County. Located in what is soon to be
the third largest jurisdiction in America, our office is one of the
largest District Attorney?s Offices in the nation. Led by District
Attorney Sean Teare, we believe public safety and fairness are not
mutually exclusive and we are committed to protecting the public
while upholding the rights of both the accused and crime victims.
What happens in our office impacts Criminal Justice throughout the
state, the nation and the world. WHO WE?RE LOOKING FOR? We want to
meet candidates with unmatched integrity, who show sound judgment,
are guided by the truth and are passionate about public service. We
want to meet candidates with excellent communication skills and an
openness to training and coaching. We want to meet candidates
committed to developing their courtroom advocacy. We want
candidates who are adaptable and ready to serve the largest and
most diverse population in the State of Texas. YOUR DUTIES 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. On a daily basis you will be expected to: 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 OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary for a
Misdemeanor level prosecutor starts at $93,100 and salaries for
Felony level prosecutors range from $98,467.20 to $149,635 based on
experience level and assignment. Opportunities for supplemental pay
are available to all attorneys. Harris County offers fulltime
employees a comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as
well as a defined retirement plan. You can learn more about our
competitive benefits here: https://benefitsathctx.com/ Harris
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
Salaries vary by level of experience: Felony Chief- $149,635.20
Felony 2- $117,644.80 Felony 3- $98,467.20 Misdemeanor 3 & 2 -
$93,100.80
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