Receptionist/Legal Clerk

Cherokee County

Job Posting

Receptionist/Legal Clerk – District Attorney’s Office

Position Summary: Performs a variety of responsible and confidential legal clerical functions on a flexible schedule. Interacts with the public and professionals for the District Attorney’s office personnel. Receives and inputs documentation for legal disclosure and tracking.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Interacts with public and other departments
• Accurately intakes and preparation of files for various filing systems with regards to organized filing system
• Takes calls and either responds or routes to other appropriate personnel
• Coordinates and schedule appointments as necessary
• Prepares of legal documents, press releases, jury charts, and court dispositions
• Assists in the maintenance office calendar for various court appearances
• Operates all machines and duplicating equipment
• Assists in collection of funds, observing auditable procedures and practices
• Storage and retrieval of old files for records management
• Assists in the prepares discovery for attorney and open record request
• Assists in preparation of monthly reports

Additional duties and responsibilities

• Additional duties as directed by the District Attorney
• Assists with office inventory and needed supplies
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Perform the Essential Functions

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of office practices and business communications
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, prosecuting attorney, court organizational procedures and precedents
• Knowledge of legal skills, terminology and forms/documents used preferred
• Skilled in oral and written communications
• Skilled in interacting with public, other department and interpersonal relationships while maintaining confidentiality practices
• Ability to multi-task, work under stressful situation while meeting deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
• Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action
• Ability to organize with attention to detail
• Ability to interact with public and other departments

Work Environment

• Work will be performed indoors
• Subjected to comments and/or photos that may be offensive
• Subjected to emotional and /or physical disturbances

Physical Requirements

• This person will remain in a stationary position 80% of the work day.
• Occasionally moves about the office and courthouse to access files, documents and office machinery.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Occasionally positions self to bend or reach over head to move or access materials.
• Frequently communicates with others in relation to legal matters. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally moves files, documents and other materials weighing up to 40 lbs. to various locations in the office and courthouse.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous office experience with payment responsibilities preferred
• Qualify for bonding insurance

To Apply

Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, (903) 683-5367 office, by fax to (903) 683-1186. Application may be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs, or email hr@cocherokee.org. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.75 - $13.54 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Rusk, TX 75785 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rusk, TX 75785: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14