Administrative Assistant - County Attorney's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

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. Live Here! Work Here! 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.
• Possess strong verbal skills and is familiar with Texas laws governing public information.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees