What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Harris County District Attorney's Office?
Job Description:
The Harris County District Attorneys Office is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities will vary by Division or Section but generally include a range of administrative and clerical support tasks critical to the operations of the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer and direct telephone calls in a professional manner
- Order case discovery via various portals and applications that are agency specific
- Managing tasks that need attention per case, assigned by the ADA in our digital system
- Act as a liaison between attorneys, courts, victims, witnesses, other departments/agencies, and the public
- Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence
- Coordinate the duplication, mailing, faxing, or delivery of legal communications as directed
- Compile and maintain statistical data for court/division records
- Perform additional related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelors degree
-OR-
- One of the following:
- Minimum of two (2) years of general office experience
- Two (2) years of experience with a criminal justice agency
- Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or technical school in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field
- Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.
Salary (Starting):
- $22.08 hourly / $3,827.20 monthly / $45,926.40
- $27.18 hourly / $4,711.20 monthly /$56,534.40 w/ College Degree
Benefits:
Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
- 11 County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees:
- Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program
Application Notice:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team.
Salary : $22 - $27
