Legal Secretary - District Attorney - $17.55 hourly

Job Title

Legal Secretary - District Attorney - $17.55 hourly

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$17.55 - $20.18

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing research and administrative assistance to division attorneys; drafts legal documents and correspondence; files case documents in a timely manner; maintains reporting statistics; and performs related duties as required. This position is not covered under Civil Service

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs legal secretarial duties for the Criminal District Attorney’s DFPS Division
• Takes and transcribes a variety of correspondence and legal documents, including resolutions, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, briefs, leases, and agreements
• Prepares and processes correspondence, legal papers, and documents requiring knowledge of legal format, terminology, and procedures
• Maintains litigation calendars and records follow-up trial dates, action dates, and deposition of cases
• Interprets County policies, procedures, laws, and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints and refers inquiries as appropriate
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data for special projects and various reports Indexes and files legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Complies and assembles various legal materials, form files, and other sources for the County attorney's use in providing legal assistance and in preparation of other legal documents and opinions
• May notarize documents for assigned attorneys
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible legal secretarial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Good knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology and the forms and documents used in legal secretarial work
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Skill in operating basic office equipment
• Ability to perform responsible and complex legal secretarial work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
• Ability to maintain confidential data and information
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Criminal District Attorney's Office
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 5-10 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.