Tarrant County · 8 hours ago
Legal Assistant - Domestic Relations Office
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTarrant County is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform complex and highly specialized support duties involving legal terminology and judicial processes. The role includes case preparation, conducting legal research, preparing evidentiary documents, and assisting with presentations.
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Responsibilities
Performs full paralegal and administrative duties for legal staff in the Legal Support Services Division
Conducts complex legal research
Proofreads legal documents and makes corrections
Gathers information and data and performs basic professional level analysis. Recommends actions and participates in the implementation of programs, policies or other professional activities
Prepares case files for hearing and assists attorneys during court presentations. Maintains and updates case and other files
Drafts pleadings, orders, notices, and correspondence
Communicates with various attorneys and appropriate staff or general public related to case information
Documents and maintains required records and statistics in case management databases
Ensures compliance with any or all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, policies and update staff on applicable changes
Interfaces with court staff to generate court dockets and schedule hearings
Gathers information for reports. Prepares and produces periodic management or special reports
Notarizes documents and obtain copies of documents from court as needed
Directs, assists, or trains clerical/support staff as needed
Recommends and develops departmental procedures as needed
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Paralegal certificate, associate degree or equivalent experience
Three (3) years legal work experience
Specialized training in the areas of legal writing, and legal research
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits
13 County Holidays
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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