Clerical Openings

6920-5-13746-34-0005

Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of legal clerical duties in response to actions of the courts. Uses independent judgment interpreting and applying procedures and precedents to specific misdemeanor cases. Coordinates and carries out duties involved in assigned causes of action. Performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, and filing of court documents. Reviews and analyzes legal documents,indexes documents by applying appropriate categorycodes and scans documents into electronic imaging systems. Prepares and issues a variety of legal documents. Assesses fees and performs cashier duties. Assists the public andacts as a liaison between the department, courts, other agencies and the public. May function as a Court Clerk II alternate in supporting the court.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND two (2) years of responsible clerical experience, including familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, the court system, and customer service;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Typing Speed: 45 words per minute

Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some nights and weekends.

Work site: 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway

CRIMINAL, DRIVING, EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$14.18 - $17.37 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Constable, Precinct 4

Deadline

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6878-5-13746-21-0108

Reviews, classifies, and records all activities and filings occurring within the incumbent's assigned caseload or court docket. Issues any process in accordance with statute and rules of court and ensures notification and reporting of key actions or filings occurs. Consults with attorneys and litigants regarding proper procedures and deadlines. Coordinates appeal and post-judgment activities with court reporter and attorney. Screens orders for judge's signature. Calculates court costs and record costs and advises parties of same. Possess extensive knowledge of applicable statues, rules of court, litigation procedures, and legal terminology and apply this knowledge to ensure all work is processed accurately.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND one (1)year of clerical work experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 1000 Guadalupe Street

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$14.18 - $17.37 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

District Clerk

Deadline

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6904-6-15789-23-0195

Organizes, maintains, and retrieves electronic and manual legal case files. Locates, inventories, labels, files and/or scans incoming documents and evidence. Drafts, prepares, processes and types legal documents and correspondence. Files legal documents with the appropriate offices. Responds to inquiries, makes appropriate referrals and takes messages by telephone or from visitors. Transcribes tapes and performs filing, copying and other general secretarial duties. Enters, updates and retrieves information using multiple systems and databases. Schedules appointments and maintains calendars and reminder systems. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in Legal Secretarial Science, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND two (2) years of advanced secretarial experience, including one (1) year as a Legal Secretary;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Typing Speeed: 55 words per minute

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 509 West 11th Street

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$16.23 - $20.29 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

District Attorney

Deadline

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6924-6-16790-19-0222

Under limited supervision, provides legal secretarial and administrative assistance to a division director or higher level of management. Independently generates complex legal documents and performs complex legal secretarial tasks. Independently verifies accuracy and completeness of legal documents and files, including adherence to completion deadlines and statutory compliance. May perform routine legal research. As lead worker, may assign work for other support staff within a legal environment. Coordinates completion of tasks and division schedules, or monitors and allocates workloads and projects.
Minimum Requirements

Associate's degree in Legal Secretarial Science, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND three (3) years of legal secretarial experience involving the use of legal forms and documents;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Preferred: Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 314 West 11th Street

CRIMINAL, DRIVING & EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$17.36 - $21.70 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

County Attorney

Deadline

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6905-6-08793-55-20006

Performs receptionist duties such as answering telephones and directs calls. Performs general office clerical duties. Perform data entry. Makes copies and faxes. Performs file management. Opens, sorts, and distributes mails.
Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND one (1) year of office/clerical experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Preferred:

*Data entry, general office machines, copiers and computer equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets,databases and a variety of software packages experience.

Full-time, Temporary, Grant Funded position.

Grant Funded until September 30, 2010 and may be renewed.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 209 West 9th Street, Ste 270

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$10.10 - $12.37 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Criminal Justice Planning / Office of Parental Representation

Deadline

Until Filled

6841-6-10795-23-0109

Files legal documents with appropriate Clerk's Offices. Locates, retrieves, photocopies, scans, organizes and files documents. Enters, updates and retrieves information using multiple systems and databases. Inventories evidence when received using Bates number system. Monitors discovery by defense attorneys and other agencies. Lifts and transports heavy boxes of documents and other materials. Delivers and retrieves documents, mail, etc. to and from multiple locations. Responds to inquiries, refers calls to appropriate locations and records messages. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND three (3) years of responsible office/clerical experience, including the operation of computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

None required.

Typing Speed: 45 words per minute

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 700 Lavaca Street

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

$11.57 - $14.18 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

District Attorney

Deadline

Until Filled