Legal Assistant II (Mental Health Assignment) - County Attorney
About The Position
This position is funded to begin 10/01/2026. Reporting directly to a Division Chief, this role is responsible for providing advanced legal assistance to assigned legal staff and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. The Legal Assistant assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents. The Mental Health Assignment involves working closely with the Local Mental Health Authority, social/case workers, local/state hospitals, and the Health and Human Services Commission. This includes obtaining updated medical records, coordinating with out-of-county hospitals, serving as the first point of contact for involuntary commitment applications, and obtaining necessary paperwork. The position also receives and uploads waivers from court-appointed attorneys and communicates regularly with mental health hospitals regarding patient status.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field and one (1) year of legal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license (Required within thirty (30) days of employment).
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification (Required within six (6) months of employment).
- Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification (Required within six (6) months of employment).
- Texas Notary Public Commission (Required within six (6) months of employment).
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certification
- Working knowledge of Odyssey, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, Laserfiche, Kronos, Alice, and Jabber
- Bilingual: Spanish
Responsibilities
- Prepares petitions, motions, orders, and other legal documents.
- Requests hearing dates, mediation dates, and other settings.
- Prepares and sends notice of court hearing.
- Requests hearing dates, mediation dates, and other settings.
- Prepares and sends notice of court hearing.
- Research case information.
- Files, makes copies, and mails notices.
- Arranges and coordinates witnesses.
- Notarizes legal documents.
- Attends court to assist attorneys, as needed.
- Assists with the preparation of discovery, subpoenas, briefs, bench warrants, and other time sensitive legal documents.
- Assists with records management and filing, including e-filing and use of the County’s electronic case management system.
- Maintains calendar, case files, and dockets.
- Assimilates legal discovery.
- Processes and distributes Public Information Requests.
- Serves as back up to other Legal Assistants as needed.
- Maintains division’s central email inbox, responds to inquiries, monitors E-file notifications, and takes action as required.
- Communicates with the County Attorney’s Office staff/prosecutors, private attorneys, local mental health authority counselors, jail staff, courthouse personnel, citizens, and outside agencies.
- Reviews and evaluates legal documents and information received by the division, determines the appropriate action or response necessary, and after confirmation with the civil prosecutor, responds, takes action, and/or drafts any legal documents or creates materials necessary for review by an attorney.
- Provides regular subject matter support for technology and business process development and applicable software.
- Facilitates interagency transfer of documents that the County Attorney’s office is in custody or control of.
- Prepares trial notebooks for prosecutors and assists with court room technology for displaying evidence.
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required.
- Performs special duties as assigned.
- Works closely with the Local Mental Health Authority, social/case workers, local/state hospitals, and the Health and Human Services Commission.
- Obtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedings.
- Coordinates with out of county hospitals and Crisis Intervention Team on transfers from Williamson County, and obtain necessary paperwork from them.
- Serves as the first point of contact for intake of applications involving persons in need of involuntary commitments or other mental health related matters; attends commitment hearings as necessary.
- Receives and uploads waivers from court-appointed attorneys for PC hearings.
- Communicates regularly with mental health hospitals regarding potential filings, discharges, and patient status.
Benefits
- Tobacco-free workplace policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
