Under the direction of an Assistant County Attorney, the Legal Assistant performs specifically delegated substantive legal work. Such work requires a sufficient knowledge of legal principles and procedures that, absent such person, an attorney or a paralegal would be required to perform the task.

The Legal Assistant is responsible for:

• Communicates with the public in person and on the phone to answer questions and help resolve issues, specifically with motor vehicle car dealers experiencing problems with special inventory tax statements.
• Manages high volume caseload.
• Manages high call volume with the public.
• Communicates and meet with different departments regarding casework. • Communicate and meet with the public regarding casework.
• Correctly calendar items in the task list of each case.
• Keeps accurate notes in the database of each case.
• Opens, closes, update files, and run reports using the Compliance Database.
• Analyzes, organizes, and tracks case files so files may be available to the attorney in paper form or electronic form.
• Electronically and manually maintain and update case files with the ability to manage a high mail volume: o Draft, file, and/or mail demand letters, installment agreements, payment reminders, and miscellaneous letters for files.
• Electronically and manually, maintain and update other miscellaneous cases as assigned.
• Receives and process payments for walk-ins.
• Regular communication with Attorneys.
• Maintains proficiency in internet resources.
• Acquires familiarity with commonly used legal terms.
• Correctly formatting and typing legal forms.
• Acts as liaison between courts, clerks, and attorneys as needed.
• Handles miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  
• Three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Possess familiarity with the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and demonstrating an ability to locate relevant rules needed to complete tasks assigned.
• Ability to use Windows 10 and Office 2016.
• Ability to acquire research through the Secretary of State, HCAD, and Comptroller’s websites.
• Ability to use facsimile machines, scanners, printers, copiers, and other equipment to complete tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Proficiency in JIMS, DEEDS, TLO, and other internet resources.
• Software used routinely (at least once each week): Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Adobe, Full Authority.
• Computer and other equipment used: Dell Optiplex 7010, Dell 24” Monitor, and HP Laserjet 4100 N printer.
• Filing electronically in the Mandated E-filing District Courts.

HOURS:

• Monday through Friday / 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

• Depends on Qualifications.
• Based on 26 Pay Periods