Legal Assistant II (Mental Health Assignment) - County Attorney

Legal Assistant II (Mental Health Assignment) - County Attorney

Salary

$23.62 Hourly

Location

Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03404

Department

County Attorney

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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JOB SUMMARY

This position is funded to begin 10/01/2026

Reporting directly to a Division Chief, responsible for providing advanced 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

• Prepares petitions, motions, orders, and other legal documents
• Requests hearing dates, mediation dates, and other settings
• Prepares and sends notice of court hearing
• Research case information
• Files, makes copies, and mails notices
• Arranges and coordinates witnesses
• Notarizes legal documents
• Attends court to assist attorneys, as needed
• Assists with the preparation of discovery, subpoenas, briefs, bench warrants, and other time sensitive legal documents
• Assists with records management and filing, including e-filing and use of the County's electronic case management system
• Maintains calendar, case files, and dockets
• Assimilates legal discovery
• Processes and distributes Public Information Requests
• Serves as back up to other Legal Assistants as needed
• Maintains division's central email inbox, responds to inquiries, monitors E-file notifications, and takes action as required
• Communicates with the County Attorney's Office staff/prosecutors, private attorneys, local mental health authority counselors, jail staff, courthouse personnel, citizens, and outside agencies
• Reviews and evaluates legal documents and information received by the division, determines the appropriate action or response necessary, and after confirmation with the civil prosecutor, responds, takes action, and/or drafts any legal documents or creates materials necessary for review by an attorney
• Provides regular subject matter support for technology and business process development and applicable software
• Facilitates interagency transfer of documents that the County Attorney's office is in custody or control of
• Prepares trial notebooks for prosecutors and assists with court room technology for displaying evidence
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Mental Health Assignment

• Works closely with the Local Mental Health Authority, social/case workers, local/state hospitals, and the Health and Human Services Commission
• Obtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedings
• Coordinates with out of county hospitals and Crisis Intervention Team on transfers from Williamson County, and obtain necessary paperwork from them
• Serves as the first point of contact for intake of applications involving persons in need of involuntary commitments or other mental health related matters; attends commitment hearings as necessary
• Obtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedings
• Receives and uploads waivers from court-appointed attorneys for PC hearings
• Communicates regularly with mental health hospitals regarding potential filings, discharges, and patient status

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - A Division Chief
• 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 and one (1) year of legal experience; 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) certification
• Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification
• Texas Notary Public Commission

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Paralegal certification
• Working knowledge of Odyssey, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, Laserfiche, Kronos, Alice, and Jabber
• Bilingual: Spanish

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 and one (1) year of legal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office?

• 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