Paralegal II – Legal Services Division

About the role

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Paralegal II to support its Legal Services Division. Working under direct supervision, you will assist with legal case preparation, research, and administrative tasks to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare responses to open records and subpoena requests.
• Draft disciplinary letters and monitor administrative appeals.
• Assist the County Attorney’s Office with discovery requests and litigation support.
• Draft Grand Jury correspondence and conduct legal research.
• Update and maintain division databases and legal document repositories.
• Gather and analyze legal documents from various HCSO bureaus.
• Perform additional legal support tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a certified paralegal program.
• Minimum three years of paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, TPIA, and Texas Government Code.
• Familiarity with Harris County legal policies and procedures.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and in a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience using LexisNexis or Westlaw for legal research.
• Ability to navigate Harris County Justice Information Management System (JIMS) and related databases (mugshot database, GovQA, IAPro, Superion, SIRS, CAD).