Legal Administrative Assistant - Court & Victim Services

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.

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• Responds to incoming telephone calls and in-person requests from the public, County employees, attorneys, and staff members, provides assistance and/or directs to the appropriate person.
• Prepares and maintains legal documents, files, and legal research items including docket preparation.
• Prepares legal paperwork for court proceedings; takes statements of victims when assigned;
  Inputs cases and related data to computer and prepares reports from same data;
  Monitors database information system.
• Serves as Notary Public.
• Assists and instructs other employees with their duties; assigns, plans and reviews work of others;
• Provides direct assistance to crime victims on telephone, in person and by mail; processes outgoing and incoming Victim Impact Statements and Crime Loss Forms.
• Maintains calendaring system for court notification and mails out the notifications.
• Assists prosecutors in meetings with victims and witnesses. Make travel arrangements for witnesses and processes Witness Fee Claim Forms; assists victims with Crime Victims Compensation applications and claims.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 40 wpm). Must have knowledge of Word and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact effectively with other employees and the public.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.