Legal Assistant

Full-time

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Legal Assistant

H1: Legal Assistant Position Available at the 38th Judicial District Attorney's Office

The Office of the District Attorney, 38TH Judicial District, has an opening for a legal assistant to perform legal, administrative, and office support on multiple levels for the District Attorney’s Office. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to work in a legal setting and gain valuable experience.

SALARY:

The salary for this position is up to $31,, plus benefits provided through Uvalde County.

LOCATION:

This position is located at the 38th Judicial District Attorney’s Office at 524 East Nopal Street in Uvalde, Texas 78801.

H2: Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant

The legal assistant position will involve the following duties:

• Process case files from law enforcement agencies, understand the court process, both criminal and civil.
• Assist the office manager in the processing of all correspondence, telephone and email messages and the circulation of that correspondence to the appropriate prosecutor or investigator.
• Prepare and assemble cases for monthly criminal pretrial dockets.
• Attend court, assist prosecutors and investigators in court, prepare plea paperwork and judgments.
• Prepare court documents necessary on criminal cases, such as motions to revoke, motions to adjudicate, bench warrants, preparation of indictments, dockets, and bond forfeitures.
• Electronic filing of all criminal motions and trial paperwork to be submitted to the clerk, opposing counsel and court.
• Prepare all files for indicted felony and border crime cases.
• Daily scanning and filing of all paperwork.
• Prepare civil petitions and calendar all court requirements and deadlines for that litigation.
• General clerical and administrative duties such as answering the telephones and assisting the public and court personnel with inquiries.

H2: Requirements for the Legal Assistant Position

The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for the legal assistant position:

• High school diploma/GED and Spanish speaking preferred.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 35 WPM, computer literate, proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, have a pleasant and professional phone etiquette, able to manage multiple tasks at once and be able to project and carry oneself in a professional manner through in-person and telephone contact.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and closely with others in a small, structured environment.
• Must be able to complete projects and tasks in a timely and accurate manner with minimum supervision.
• Must reside in Uvalde or Real County, Texas.
• Travel within the 38th Judicial District is required at times.
• Applicant must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and have no moving traffic violations for the preceding three years.
• Applicant must be able to pass a criminal history check, have no friendly or familial gang affiliations and be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to Dominque Garza, Office Manager at .

The Office of the 38th Judicial District Attorney is looking for a highly self-motivated hardworking legal assistant with a friendly disposition. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a legal setting and work in the District Attorney’s Office. The salary is up to $31,, plus benefits provided through Uvalde County. The position is located at the 38th Judicial District Attorney’s Office at 524 East Nopal Street in Uvalde, Texas 78801.

The legal assistant will be responsible for processing case files from law enforcement agencies, understanding of the court process, both criminal and civil. They will also assist the office manager in the processing of all correspondence, telephone and email messages and the circulation of that correspondence to the appropriate prosecutor or investigator. Preparing and assembling cases for monthly criminal pretrial dockets, attending court, assisting prosecutors and investigators in court, preparing plea paperwork and judgments, and preparing court documents necessary on criminal cases, such as motions to revoke, motions to adjudicate, bench warrants, preparation of indictments, dockets, and bond forfeitures are all duties of the legal assistant. Electronic filing of all criminal motions and trial paperwork to be submitted to the clerk, opposing counsel and court, preparing all files for indicted felony and border crime cases, daily scanning and filing of all paperwork, and preparing civil petitions and calendar all court requirements and deadlines for that litigation are also expected.

In order to qualify for the legal assistant position, applicants must have a high school diploma/GED and Spanish speaking is preferred. They must be able to type a minimum of 35 WPM, be computer literate, proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, have a pleasant and professional phone etiquette, able to manage multiple tasks at once, and be able to project and carry oneself in a professional manner through in-person and telephone contact. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and closely with others in a small, structured environment are also

Provided through Uvalde County

Legal, Administrative, Office Support, General Clerical, Receptionist, Project-Based Work, Assisting Prosecutors, Investigators and Office Manager, Processing Case Files, Understanding the Legal Process, Attending Court in Proper Court Attire

High School Diploma/GED

Send resume to Dominque Garza, Office Manager Email

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma/GED, Spanish Speaking Preferred, Typing (35 WPM), Computer Literate, Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, Pleasant and Professional Phone Etiquette, Able to Manage Multiple Tasks at Once, Self-Motivated and Able to Work Independently, Closely with Others in a Small Structured Environment, Able to Complete Projects and Tasks in a Timely and Accurate Manner with Minimum Supervision, Reside in Uvalde or Real County, Texas, Valid Texas Driver’s License, No Moving Traffic Violations for the Preceding Three Years, Pass a Criminal History Check, No Friendly or Familial Gang Affiliations, Willing to Sign a Confidentiality Agreement

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