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Harris County District Attorney's Office

<div>ATTENTION!!!
****!!!THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL HOUSTON, TEXAS LAW STUDENTS ONLY WHO CAN WORK A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER WEEK AND A MAX OF 25 HOURS PER WEEK !!*****
LOCAL LAW STUDENT PAID INTERNSHIPS
Paid Interns are assigned to work directly with experienced trial attorneys and assist the attorneys with a wide range of duties, including (1) victim and witness interviews; (2) assistance with formal plea procedures; (3) trial preparation; (4) research and writing; and (5) assistance with jury selection and jury trials. Interns routinely accompany prosecutors to court to observe and help with court dockets, hearings, and trials. Interns may also be required to complete additional assignments, specific projects, or observations as prescribed by their school or professors.
WHEN APPLYING:
Your resume will be forwarded to Division and Bureau Chiefs with paid internship openings. The Chiefs will reach out to you if they are interested in interviewing you for a paid internship position. Every applicant is subject to a full background investigation which takes about 2 weeks and there is a final review before you are offered a position. When hired, you will spend your first full day with HCDAO in orientation with our HR Division located at 1201 Franklin, 6th Floor, Houston, Texas, 77002, You will then be released to your assigned division at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) to begin working.
You will create your schedule with your supervising attorney on your first day. Interns are evaluated at the end of a 4-6 month term to determine if they are best suited to continue in the internship. You must be willing to work at least a semester or two with HCDAO. The position pays $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. We ask that you commit to at least 20 hours per week.</div>

Local Law Student-Paid Intern

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2026 Pre-commit
Misdemeanor &amp; Professional Development Bureau
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2026 PRE-COMMIT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
***GRADUATES TAKING THE FEBRUARY 2026 and JULY 2026 TEXAS STATE BAR EXAM ***
Pre-commit Intern Salary
The 2026 Pre-commit Intern Salary is $28.00 an hour
Entry Level ADA
Misdemeanor 3 &amp; 2 = $93,100.80
HCDAO wants to give select recent law-school graduates, awaiting their Texas Bar results an opportunity to join our office, specifically in the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau, and become familiar with the day to day as an HCDAO ADA. Candidates are afforded a highly dedicated support staff to help them along the way. The Office also frequently hires 2L and 3L law students serving in voluntary internships, and 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students serving in voluntary internships. For more information and application details, please see below.
The Harris County Assistant District Attorney at a Glance:
The Harris County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to making our community safer through the pursuit of truth and justice. Our role as prosecutors is not to convict, but to ensure that justice is done. We are committed to protecting the public, serving with integrity and dedication to the truth, being a voice for survivors, while upholding the rights of the accused. We believe in a criminal justice system that is both compassionate and efficient, where public safety and fairness are not mutually exclusive.
Our office strives to lead with transparency, empathy, and accountability, creating a justice system that works for everyone in Harris County. Together, we will rebuild trust, reduce backlogs, and ensure that every individual receives the justice they deserve.
Pre-commit Program
Every year, HCDAO accepts applications for our Pre-commit program. HCDAO Pre-commits are treated as Misdemeanor 3 attorneys while they await their bar results. They will conduct victim and witness interviews; (2) conduct formal plea procedures; (3) do trial preparation; (4) research and writing; and (5) conduct jury selection and jury trials. Post Bar fellows routinely go to court to conduct court dockets, hearings, and trials. Pre-commits may also be required to complete additional assignments, specific projects, or observations as prescribed by their Chief.
Pre-commit / M#3 Duties
Typically first assigned to the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau, where cases of all types are handled from preliminary hearings to jury trials. The progression from the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau into other units is based on the needs of the office and demonstrated ability and work ethic. After an initial period in the Misdemeanor Division, Assistant District Attorneys move on to the Felony Trial Bureau where they handle a range of felony cases, including serious crimes such as aggravated robbery and murder. Assistant District Attorneys may also have the opportunity to work in specialty divisions such as Crimes Against Children, Financial Crimes, Trafficking, and Mental Health.
Job Description:
<div><ul><li>Assistant District Attorney represents the State of Texas in criminal proceedings in the Harris County Criminal District Courts and County Criminal Courts at Law. The Assistant District Attorney duties include the following:</li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Prepare case files, evidence, documents for court proceedings</li>
<li>Interview victims and witnesses.</li>
<li>Analyze assigned cases and prepare the cases for trial.</li>
<li>Interact with victims, police, and witnesses to make critical decisions to support court proceedings.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and prepare motions.</li>
<li>Present cases, cross examine witnesses, and make arguments in the court.</li>
<li>Perform administrative tasks in connection with other assigned duties.</li>
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Hours:
Monday through Friday, hours may vary based on the division needs. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Qualifications
Applicants must be recent law school graduates prepping for the February 2026 or July 2026 Texas State Bar Exam. Qualified candidates should also have an excellent academic record. Pre-commits typically come to the program after completion of their Texas State Bar Exam however, there are some exceptions based on HCDAO&rsquo;s current needs.
The program has about a 3-6 month term that could lead directly to employment with HCDAO if the fellow does well during their fellowship and passes the Texas State Bar exam. Our Pre-commits will be paid a salary of $28.00 per hour. If a pre-commit is offered an ADA position upon passing their Texas State Bar, he/she will then be granted our starting Misdemeanor 3 ADA pay and full benefits. HCDAO offers a host of very attractive benefits, and as a public employee, the new ADA qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program as well!
Note:
Applicants that are chosen for our pre-commit program will be sworn in and transferred into a Misdemeanor #3 ADA position and will begin receiving entry level ADA pay ($93,100.80) upon receiving passing bar exam results. If a chosen applicant does not pass their Texas State Bar Exam, the applicant must be present on the day of exam results release. The applicant must resign from their pre-commit position, return all assigned equipment, and badges to HCDAO HR Operations.
Application Process
Please set up a profile in our application tracking system and complete the application in its entirety. Upload your:
<ul><li>Cover letter</li>
<li>Resume</li>
<li>Official transcripts</li>
<li>Any trial, mock trial or moot court experience</li>
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***Your completed application and required documents will be reviewed. If you are approved for the Pre-commit Program with HCDAO, you will be subject to a full background investigation. When the investigation concludes and is approved, you will receive an email from the HR Professional Coordinator containing more info on the program and directions for getting started.
Please include:
Resume
Cover Letter
Law School Transcripts
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Assistant District Attorney Salaries vary by level of experience:
Felony Chief- $149,645.20
Felony 2- $117,644.80
Felony 3- $98,467.20
Misdemeanor 3 &amp; 2 = $93,100.80
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:
<ul><li>Medical</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Wellness</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Long-term disability</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service.</li>
<li>Accrual rates increase based on years of service.</li>
<li>10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities</li>
<li>Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan</li>
<li>Healthcare Reimbursement Account</li>
<li>457 Deferred Compensation Plan</li>
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The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
<ul><li>Retirement pension (TCDRS)</li>
<li>Transportation Assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)</li></ul></div>

2026 Pre-commit (July 2026 Bar Takers)

<div>Contract Attorneys &ndash; Justice of the Peace Courts
The District Attorney&rsquo;s Office is looking for attorneys to work on a contract basis handling dockets in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts. Contract attorneys may work between 20 and 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience. Mileage will be reimbursed and distance of commute will be considered, when possible, in making court assignments.
Job Duties:
<ul><li>Assigned to cover one or more of the Justice of the Peace Courts</li>
<li>Handle arraignment, pretrial dockets and trial</li>
<li>Prepare complaints, charging instruments, review and respond to emails from defendants and defense attorneys</li>
<li>Other duties in the Justice of the Peace Courts as assigned by the Chief Prosecutor of the Justice of the Peace Court Section.</li>
</ul>
Qualification and Experience:
Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and Texas Bar certification. Must be a Texas licensed attorney. Must be able to work independently and ability to manage a demanding work load with sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 20 to 40 hours weekly, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.</div>

Contract ADA-Justice of the Peace Court

<div>The Harris County District Attorney&rsquo;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 Misdemeanor Division. 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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:
<ul><li>Work as a team player in a collaborative environment</li>
<li>Interact and consult with Law Enforcement at various stages from a suspect&rsquo;s arrest through the disposition of the case</li>
<li>Interview and assist victims and witnesses of crime through all stages of a case</li>
<li>Communicate and negotiate with the defense bar</li>
<li>Evaluate cases to determine the proper outcome to achieve justice, which may include a plea agreement, diversion, dismissal or trial</li>
<li>Prepare cases for contested matters including jury trials</li>
<li>Present evidence and advocate to a jury or trier of fact</li>
<li>Grow as an attorney and advocate while mentoring junior prosecutors</li>
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OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary for a misdemeanor level prosecutor starts at $93,100 and salaries for felony level prosecutors range from $93,100 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</div>

Assistant District Attorney-Entry Level and Experienced

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