Paralegal - Defensive Litigation Division

Overview

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is hiring a Paralegal to join the Defensive Litigation Division which represents the county, its elected officials, and 18,000 employees in state and federal litigation. The division defends suits ranging from state tort actions to federal civil rights suits, and other cases. The Paralegal performs delegated and supervised substantive legal work requiring an understanding of legal principles and procedures. The Paralegal is responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely preparation of cases from inception through trial and appeal, and will act as a liaison between the courts, clerks, attorneys, and the public as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages a high-volume caseload.
• Drafts, proofs, files, and / or mails legal documents such as affidavits, motions, responses, answers, subpoenas, and pleadings.
• Prepares for motions, trial, and appeal by compiling motion and trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling exhibit lists.
• Gathers, organizes, redacts, and produces discovery.
• Maintains and updates electronic case files in CACI case management software.
• Calendars hearings, docket control orders, and deadlines for cases.
• Attends hearings and trials.
• Conducts research assignments.
• Communicates and acts as a liaison between the courts, clerks, attorneys, and the public as needed.
• Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
• Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Participates in one-on-one sessions with the supervisor and / or manager to give and receive feedback.
• Participates in Division staff meetings.
• Assist attorneys and other paralegals as needed and is flexible with unanticipated deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Equal Opportunity

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Requirements

Supporting Job Application Documents

Education and Experience

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Notes

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

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General Information

Located in downtown Houston, the Harris County Attorney's Office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network in all civil matters, including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Compensation

Other

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Positions may close prior to the advertised closing date at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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