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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist staff attorney in composing and typing legal documents and correspondence.
- Review work product for completeness and accuracy by proofreading.
- Document accurately and completely, all actions taken in case files or computer system.
- Answer phones, return client calls and respond to client inquiries in a timely manner.
- Timely prepare court docket for attorneys, including trial exhibits and other documents.
- Track court reporter’s records, maintain closed files and scan case-related documents in database.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of case, office and/or personnel information received.
- Act as a backup to other Administrative Assistants and receptionist.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Must possess effective oral/written communication and telephone skills for interacting with the public, court personnel, attorneys, judiciary, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; presents a positive demeanor, works well with the public, including those detained in jails and prisons, and clients’ families and other staff.
- Skills in performing data entry/retrieval, documenting, reporting, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure; must have organizational, problem solving and basic mathematical computation skills.
NOTE: 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.
Preferences
- Basic knowledge of local government services is desired.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and JIMS programs are desired.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 pay periods
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
