Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities will vary by Division or Section but generally include a range of administrative and clerical support tasks critical to the operations of the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct telephone calls in a professional manner
• Order case discovery via various portals and applications that are agency specific
• Managing tasks that need attention per case, assigned by the ADA in our digital system
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, courts, victims, witnesses, other departments/agencies, and the public
• Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate the duplication, mailing, faxing, or delivery of legal communications as directed
• Compile and maintain statistical data for court/division records
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree

-OR-

• One of the following:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of general office experience
  • Two (2) years of experience with a criminal justice agency
  • Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or technical school in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Salary (Starting):

• $22.08 hourly / $3,827.20 monthly / $45,926.40
• $27.18 hourly / $4,711.20 monthly /$56,534.40 w/ College Degree

Benefits:

Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 10 vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
• 11 County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees:

• Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program

Application Notice:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team.