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Fort Bend County · 13 hours ago

Administrative Assistant - District Attorney's Office

Richmond, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$18.31/hr - $22.89/hr

3+ years exp

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, emphasizing a quality work environment for its employees. The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the District Attorney's Office through handling public inquiries, preparing legal documents, and assisting crime victims, among other responsibilities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Responds to incoming telephone calls and in-person requests from the public, County employees, attorneys, and staff members, provides assistance and/or directs to the appropriate person

Prepares and maintains legal documents, files, and legal research items including docket preparation

Prepares legal paperwork for court proceedings; takes statements of victims when assigned; Inputs cases and related data to computer and prepares reports from same data; Monitors database information system

Serves as Notary Public

Assists and instructs other employees with their duties; assigns, plans and reviews work of others

Provides direct assistance to crime victims on telephone, in person and by mail; processes outgoing and incoming Victim Impact Statements and Crime Loss Forms

Maintains calendaring system for court notification and mails out the notifications

Assists prosecutors in meetings with victims and witnesses. Make travel arrangements for witnesses and processes Witness Fee Claim Forms; assists victims with Crime Victims Compensation applications and claims

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers