Legal Assistant III

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Provides secretarial and administrative support for attorneys requiring knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Prepares a variety of confidential, technical and legal documents, forms, reports and correspondence.
• Transcribes tape recordings and word processes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, reports and documents from prior documents, rough copy or verbal instructions.
• Assists in gathering information for office projects or litigation.
• Prepares and assembles legal materials, documents, exhibits for meetings, court appearances and hearings.
• Assists attorneys in ensuring that deadlines are met for filing various court actions; files orders, judgments, pleadings, briefs and other documents on behalf of an attorney.
• Maintains calendars of all court dates, legal deadlines, hearings, depositions, appointments and other significant dates.
• Answers department telephones; provides assistance, requested documents and information; refers callers to other staff members as appropriate; and takes messages. Receives, dates, and distributes incoming mail. 
• Maintains office inventories and equipment; prepares requisitions for needed materials, equipment, and supplies; receives and distributes incoming supply shipments; reviews and codes invoices; and forwards for payment.
• Prepares folders; maintains files of department correspondence, program records, legal documents, etc.; photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; and requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department records/files.
• Serves as the Mental Illness Coordinator when needed.
• Prepares legal documents on juvenile cases referred by juvenile probation (motions, petitions).
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of clerical, administrative or office support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.