Administrative Assistant - County Attorney's Office
About The Position
Assists with facilitating public access to government information under the direction of legal counsel, including receiving, tracking and processing open records requests and cost estimate letters, drafting legal briefs to seek a ruling from the Office of the Attorney General, and regulating disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. Prepares and processes legal correspondence and documents, as well as mail, email, and arrange delivery of legal and other papers to parties as directed. Acts as a liaison between the public, agencies, media, attorneys and other county departments and elected offices. Backup to all support staff positions; assists with incoming telephone calls and in-person requests from the public. Assists or instructs other peers with similar duties, trains new employees on all office support functions. Assists division manager with special projects that will require the use of institutional knowledge, state and local laws and creation of professional work product. Reviewing documents and redacting information exempt from public disclosure under the Public Information Act. Sets up and maintains general counsel files and public information request files. Other duties as assigned. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 3 years job related experience
- Strong computer and typing skills (40 wpm)
- Strong verbal skills; ability to interact effectively with other employees and the public
- Familiarity with Texas laws governing public information
Responsibilities
- Facilitating public access to government information under the direction of legal counsel
- Receiving, tracking and processing open records requests and cost estimate letters
- Drafting legal briefs to seek a ruling from the Office of the Attorney General
- Regulating disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act
- Preparing and processing legal correspondence and documents
- Preparing and processing mail, email, and arranging delivery of legal and other papers to parties as directed
- Acting as a liaison between the public, agencies, media, attorneys and other county departments and elected offices
- Providing backup to all support staff positions
- Assisting with incoming telephone calls and in-person requests from the public
- Assisting or instructing other peers with similar duties
- Training new employees on all office support functions
- Assisting division manager with special projects
- Reviewing documents and redacting information exempt from public disclosure under the Public Information Act
- Setting up and maintaining general counsel files and public information request files
- Participating in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
