Legal Assistant IV - District Attorney en Williamson County, TX

About the Department

***This position is funded to begin 10/01/2025***

Reporting directly to a Felony Prosecutor III (Chief), responsible for providing professional and legal administrative assistance and support to the Williamson County District Attorney's Office within the Trial Division or Special Victims Unit (SVU).

Position Duties

• Drafts legal documents for attorney review, revision, and approval
• Prepares and files paper and electronic case documents
• Maintains electronic case file system with documents, correspondence, email, and notes
• Maintain calendars for case dockets, meetings, and appointments
• Produces case file tracking reports
• Produces and maintains accurate and detailed records and reports subject to audit
• Assists attorneys in preparation for meetings and court appearances
• Receives and handles phone calls and communicate messages
• Receives, reviews, distributes, and responds to correspondence
• Schedules appointments and meetings
• Maintains strict confidentiality and security of records and documents
• Communicates with prosecutors, county personnel, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, external agencies, and the general public
• Prepares and manages court dockets
• Locates and prepares files for criminal court appearances
• Calculates jail credit, ensuring credit is properly determined for court ordered treatment facilities
• Attends court proceedings to record settings and prepares plea paperwork, judgments, dismissals, and other related legal documents for disposition of felony criminal cases
• Tracks and maintains bond forfeitures, preparing and filing documentation and creating new cases, when necessary
• Reviews pending, non-indicted, and probation files
• Compares case information and Indictment filings with case management system data to ensure accuracy
• Ensures proper Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) data entry and reporting
• Locates and tracks defendants through out-of-county/state custodial agencies; processes Affidavits of Incarceration
• Prepares and files motions to revoke or increase bonds, revocations, adjudications, local and federal bench warrants, motions and orders for competency, and pre-trial motions
• Processes case referrals to the County Attorney’s Office. Generates and reviews Warrant Activity and Event Review Reports to ensure reset dates, CJIS reporting, County Attorney referrals, adjudications, revocations, and bond forfeitures are addressed in a timely manner
• Prepares trial notebooks and performs general trial assistance including copying transcripts and contacting key persons
• Records and relocates media files for disposed cases
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Felony Prosecutor III
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• High-volume legal office with stressful situations

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency using specific job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Paralegal Certification
• Experience working in a District Attorney Office, County Government, and/or State Agency
• Experience related to assigned duties
• Experience using Odyssey Navigator Case Management System
• Experience using e-filing system
• Experience using QuickBooks

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Other Qualifications

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.