Legal Secretary I

Job Title: Legal Secretary I - Sinton To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Department: County Attorney Pay Grade: 107 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY The Legal Secretary is responsible for coordinating incoming paperwork; compiling, processing, and maintaining criminal information and files; receiving, directing, and answering inquiries, and monitoring compliance with grant conditions and reporting. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Compiles, copies, maintains, and monitors criminal and civil case files Manages evidence, including, but not limited to, photographs, video and audio tapes in the custody of the County Attorney's office; Maintains case files and records relevant data in the case management system. Responsible for the intake of offense reports not sent through Evidence.com. Prepares Motions to Revoke Probation and e-files such documents. Prepares check requests for accounts payable. Prepares documents necessary for Bond Forfeiture cases. Supports, cross-trains, and assists other support staff, as needed. Keeps management informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the office Maintains court calendar for Justice of the Peace court cases for prosecuting attorney. Enters, updates and retrieves information using multiple systems and databases. Performs other duties as assigned by the County Attorney. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Associate’s degree or equivalent; Three (3) years of related work experience; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience. Valid State of Texas Driver’s License. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical standard exam as described personnel handbook; and Must provide reliable transportation when a county vehicle is not available to perform job duties. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the law, legal system; Knowledge of county policies and procedures; Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar or job-related programs); Knowledge of Odyssey as a case management system; Skill in planning and organizing work; Skill in interpersonal relations; Skill in verbal and written communication; Skill in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems; Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes; Ability to organize and communicate effectively; Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with other employees and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. Full-Time Regular Position Base Salary: $3,355.32 Monthly Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled Job Type: Full-time Pay: $3,355.32 per month Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required) related: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: TX Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person