Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan Fombonne
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of four (4) paralegal positions effective May 16, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
These positions will address multiple paralegal increased workloads across multiple divisions of the County Attorney's office.
Expected Impact:
These four (4) positions will support the ongoing efforts of the County Attorney's Office to fight for the interest of Harris County through the civil justice system.
Alternative Options:
Does not apply
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): E3: Decrease time to disposition by implementing case workflow improvements in line with recommendations from the National Center for State Courts.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Multiple services: 1. Affirmative & Special Litigation, 2. Environmental and 3. ...
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