Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Huntsville, TX

Government

Huntsville, TX

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Huntsville, TX

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant I - Section Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant I, also referred to as the Section Assistant, is responsible for providing support in legal work within the designated department. The role includes various administrative and clerical duties essential for the smooth operation of legal services. Key responsibilities may include:

- Assisting attorneys and legal staff with case management and documentation.
- Typing and preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Translating and interpreting Spanish to English and vice versa, if required.
- Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records and files.
- Supporting legal staff in research and preparation for legal proceedings.
- Managing schedules and coordinating meetings or appointments.
- Ensuring compliance with legal procedures and protocols.
- Performing any other related duties as assigned by the supervising attorney or legal department.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- Graduation from an accredited senior high school or possession of a GED is mandatory.
- A minimum of two years of full-time, wage-earning experience in legal work is required. However, thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Alternatively, candidates may qualify if they have graduated from a course of study for legal assistants approved by the American Bar Association or the American Association of Paralegal Education.
- Experience in inmate time calculation is preferred but not mandatory.

Candidates must possess the skill to type at least 45 words per minute, preferably with no more than 10 errors. Additionally, the ability to interpret and translate Spanish to English and vice versa is preferred.

Salary Information:
The position offers a salary classified under the pay grade B16, amounting to $3, monthly. For ERS retirees or non-contributing members, the salary will be adjusted to $3, monthly.

Additional Information:
- The job posting number for this position is 015042SC.
- The payroll job number is 032096.
- The position is a full-time role located in Huntsville, TX, within the State Counsel for Offenders department.
- Longevity pay and regular service retirement benefits are part of the compensation package.
- Telephonic interviews and work site visits will not be conducted, and no study material is provided.

Applicants must submit a State of Texas Application for Employment along with the applicable supplement for outside applicants (PERS 282) or current organization employees (PERS 598). Applications can be submitted through various channels, including the organization's website, Work In Texas website, or via email. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM on 05-14-2025.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the authority for the position is granted on or after 05-15-2025.