LEGAL SECRETARY - Criminal District Attorney's Office

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

About The Position

The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is a law enforcement agency. Applicants are subject to thorough background, criminal history, and financial checks; findings that do not meet employment standards will end consideration for the position. Under general supervision, the Legal Secretary performs legal secretarial and complex clerical duties, providing full clerical, administrative, and general office support to attorneys. The role also serves the public on legal matters. Access to criminal history record information through the Texas CJIS system is required for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of legal or related experience; an associate’s degree or paralegal certificate may substitute for two years of required experience.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Good communication, public relations, and math skills.
Keyboard proficiency.
Ability to access criminal history record information through the Texas CJIS system.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work overtime.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the criminal justice system and legal terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical, administrative, and general office support for attorneys and investigators.
Receives and screens telephone calls, letters, and visitors; refers them to the appropriate person and takes messages as needed.
Answers routine questions and furnishes information as needed.
Deals effectively with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and defense attorneys.
Organizes and maintains department and case-related files, databases, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Prepares and processes correspondence, legal papers, and documents using knowledge of legal format, terminology, and procedures.
Gathers and researches relevant data or documents and prepares regular reports and legal documents for review.
Assembles and compiles data from various sources for reports or presentations as needed.
Responds to routine information requests and correspondence; refers complex requests to the appropriate staff member.
Drafts routine letters and memoranda for review and supervisor signature.
Copies documents as needed.
Schedules and maintains calendars for appointments, meetings, hearings, trial dates, and deadlines.
Notarizes documents for assigned attorneys or the general public as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.