Sr. Litigation Coordinator - County Attorney's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

8d

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. 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! Prepares documents for review and revisions by attorney in preparation for prosecution and defense of civil claims and litigation involving the County’s enforcement of local and state regulations. Sets up and maintains regulatory litigation files, work files, and research files. Monitors enforcement expenses, and annual or periodic reporting on cases. Maintains attorneys’ calendars and dockets, including appearance dates, deposition dates, and other related matters, to ensure deadlines are met. Reviews subpoenas and deposition notices. Prevents, restricts and/or regulates disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information. Serves as notary public. Provides administrative support for projects and document production. Enters requisitions, purchase orders, and orders supplies. Maintains County Regulations library and updates to County website. Prepares and submits agenda items to Commissioners Court and prepares budget transfers, when applicable. Drafts grant review forms and maintains grant review tracker. Assists in scheduling events, setting up and attending events and meetings as a part of CAO’s community outreach. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School/GED and two years of specialized vocational/technical (Paralegal preferred) training.
• Five years job related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 50 WPM), including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to be flexible with adjusting/prioritizing different work assignments as the need arises, and the ability to deal effectively and confidentially with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate highly preferred.
• Notary Public preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documents for review and revisions by attorney in preparation for prosecution and defense of civil claims and litigation involving the County’s enforcement of local and state regulations.
• Sets up and maintains regulatory litigation files, work files, and research files.
• Monitors enforcement expenses, and annual or periodic reporting on cases.
• Maintains attorneys’ calendars and dockets, including appearance dates, deposition dates, and other related matters, to ensure deadlines are met.
• Reviews subpoenas and deposition notices.
• Prevents, restricts and/or regulates disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information.
• Serves as notary public.
• Provides administrative support for projects and document production.
• Enters requisitions, purchase orders, and orders supplies.
• Maintains County Regulations library and updates to County website.
• Prepares and submits agenda items to Commissioners Court and prepares budget transfers, when applicable.
• Drafts grant review forms and maintains grant review tracker.
• Assists in scheduling events, setting up and attending events and meetings as a part of CAO’s community outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

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