****THIS POSTING IS FOR LOCAL LAW STUDENTS ONLY. YOU MUST BE A LAW STUDENT IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING.*****
General Summary
The Domestic Violence Division has three Paid Interns who work to support the Attorneys and Administrative Assistants in the Division. Interns generate and maintain case files for all pending cases, processing cases through the Division's case management workflow, and interacting with the public through in-person and telephone conversations. Interns act as the primarily support personnel for Administrative Assistants and Attorneys.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage files (including filing cases away, pulling cases to match up with filed motions, organizing filed, etc.)
Preparing dockets for ADA review
Communications (answering phones, interacting with the public in person, generating and responding to emails)
Other Tasks as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have the ability to listen and follow basic instructions. Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate with and interact with the public. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus but not necessary. Must have the ability to keep a neat and tidy workspace and to organize files and documents. Must have familiarity with and proficiency in computer skills such as email, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, word processing, scanning, and efiling.
Required Education/Experience
Interns are expected to be enrolled and actively taking classes in an accredited law school. One year of law school experience is preferred, meaning that second- and third-year law students (2Ls and 3Ls) will be considered for the position.
Compensation and Work Hours
Paid interns are paid a salary of $20.00 per hour for up to 25 hours per week. HCDAO ask that paid interns have the ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week. All work is done in office as there are no work from home opportunities available for interns.
Administrative Info
Skills Required
- Be an enrolled, actively attending law student at an accredited law school
- Must be a law student in the Greater Houston area (local applicants only)
- Ability to commit to at least 20 hours per week (up to 25 hours/week)
- Work on-site in the office (no remote work)
- Familiarity and proficiency with email, spreadsheets, word processing, scanning, and e-filing
- Ability to listen and follow instructions and maintain an organized workspace
- Excellent communication skills for phone and in-person public interaction
- Ability to manage and organize case files and prepare dockets
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills
- One year of law school experience (2L/3L preferred)
What We Do
The Harris County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to making the community safer through the pursuit of truth and justice. As prosecutors, their mission is to ensure justice is served, protecting the public and serving as a voice for survivors while upholding the rights of the accused. The office employs prosecutors, investigators, and support personnel committed to evidence-based prosecution and equal justice for all.
