Legal Assistant I - County Attorney

Legal Assistant I - County Attorney

Salary

$21.39 - $21.82 Hourly

Location

Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03343

Department

County Attorney

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Assistant, responsible for providing legal assistance to assigned legal staff, and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. Assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Reviews court dockets (such as First Appearance, Announcement, Pretrial, Jail Call, Plea, Sentencing), prepares all paperwork necessary for dockets (such as plea packets, evidence logs, motions and other miscellaneous documentation), as well as all paperwork requested by the prosecutor or the courts, and attends court dockets to provide support and assistance for additional needs during settings
• Prepares subpoenas and monitors/updates the subpoena tracking system
• Enters, updates, and retrieves information across multiple systems and databases
• Assists attorneys in court and helps maintain court dockets and calendars
• Supports, cross-trains, and assists in other courts as needed
• Routinely communicates with court personnel regarding upcoming case settings and case management
• Drafts required legal forms and notices as needed
• Organizes, copies, prepares, and creates prosecution case files, and inputs data into the system
• Generates workflow intake sheets and distributes to appropriate prosecutors for review
• E-files Protective Order applications
• Receives, processes, and inputs petitions for expungement
• Submits electronic reports to Texas Department of Public Safety and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Inputs cases sent up on appeal from Municipal and/or Justice of the Peace courts
• Requests case reports from the appropriate agencies
• Prepares case files to be sent to District Attorneys office
• Processes declined cases and refiled cases
• Receives media and documentary evidence from external agencies and internal staff
• Assists law enforcement agencies with receipt of media evidence
• Accesses law enforcement databases to acquire various reports and documents as needed
• Assists in preparation of witness subpoenas
• Maintains confidentiality and security of records and information
• Ensures all case documents received are appropriately attached and labeled in the case database
• Provides administrative support to include mailing paperwork, answering telephones, faxing, scanning, creating communications, making copies, and dispensing mail
• Cross-trains and serves as back up in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations
• Ensures all visitors comply with Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) polices
• Communicates frequently with County personnel, Attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the public
• Performs related special projects as assigned including but not limited to Pretrial Intervention program, Truancy cases, Mental Health dockets, DWI/Veterans Court dockets, Expunction, and Non-Disclosures
• Responsible for the proper handling of payments and receipting them correctly in the database
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Chief Legal Assistant
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• High stress, pressure of deadlines, and case management under limited time constraints

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Awareness Certification
• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)/Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) Mobile Access Certification
• Texas Notary Public Commission

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience in a legal setting
• Bilingual: Spanish
• Working knowledge of Odyssey, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, Laserfiche, Kronos, Alice, and Jabber

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

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Do you possess an Associate degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources