Legal Assistant III: Intake - District Attorney

Reporting directly to the Intake Division Chief, responsible for providing professional and legal administrative assistance and support to the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

• Prepares new felony case files for prosecutors; reads cases and extracts pertinent case information from the file for entry into case management system
• Maintains confidentiality and security of records and information
• Maintains responsibilities for ordering offense reports and printing criminal history reports
• Reviews criminal history reports and orders certified copies of prior convictions and driving and incarceration records
• Assists the Grand Jury by preparing addenda and notebooks and verifying indictments/no bills with Grand Jury Foreman
• Reviews indictments for accuracy and processes recall warrants for no billed non-arrest cases
• Communicates frequently with county personnel, prosecutors, court personnel, Grand Jurors, Elected Officials, external agencies, and the public
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Intake Division Chief
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• High-volume legal office with stressful situations

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.

• Associate degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and specific job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Prior experience working in a District Attorney’s Office, County Government, and/or State Agency
• Prior experience using Odyssey Navigator or other legal case management software

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

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.