3Ls - 2025 Post Bar Fellowship / Entry-level ADA

Harris County District Attorney's Office - Houston, TX

- Entry Level

Houston, TX

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The 2025 Post Bar Fellowship offers recent law school graduates an opportunity to join the Harris County District Attorney's Office (HCDAO) while awaiting their Texas Bar results. The fellowship lasts approximately 3-6 months and can lead to employment as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) if the fellow performs well and passes the Texas State Bar exam. Post Bar Fellows will be compensated at a rate of $28.00 per hour, with benefits commencing after 45 days. Upon passing the Texas State Bar, fellows will be sworn in as ADAs and will receive the starting salary for Misdemeanor 3 ADAs, which is $93,100.80 annually. The fellowship provides a chance to gain hands-on experience in the Misdemeanor Trial Bureau, conducting various legal tasks and gaining familiarity with the day-to-day operations of the office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct victim and witness interviews
• Conduct formal plea procedures
• Perform trial preparation
• Engage in research and writing
• Conduct jury selection and jury trials
• Attend court to conduct court dockets, hearings, and trials
• Complete additional assignments and specific projects as prescribed by the Chief

Requirements

• Recent law school graduate or 3L law student preparing for the Texas State Bar Exam
• Excellent academic record
• Completion of the Texas State Bar Exam preferred, with some exceptions based on HCDAO needs

Nice-to-haves

• Trial, mock trial, or moot court experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five years of service
• 10 county holidays plus one floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan