Administrative Assistant - Felony Division

Harris County•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant performs advanced administrative, clerical, and operational support duties for attorneys, management, and staff within the Public Defender’s Office. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily office operations and ensuring efficient, client-centered administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities include coordinating administrative functions, maintaining confidential client and case-related records, managing correspondence, assisting with document preparation and filing, and providing professional assistance to attorneys, staff, clients, court personnel, and the public. Administrative Assistants are assigned to a specific team and are responsible for supporting multiple attorneys within the team. The Administrative Assistant will also answer and route phone calls, return client calls, and respond to general client inquiries. The employee exercises independent judgment within established policies and procedures and is expected to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters related to client representation and office operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application
Criminal history check

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative, clerical, or secretarial experience
Experience in a legal, court, criminal justice, or government environment

Responsibilities

Coordinating administrative functions
Maintaining confidential client and case-related records
Managing correspondence
Assisting with document preparation and filing
Providing professional assistance to attorneys, staff, clients, court personnel, and the public
Answering and routing phone calls
Returning client calls
Responding to general client inquiries