GILLESPIE COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATION
TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANT
Pay Range: Starting at $17.19 – Hourly, Non-Exempt –
This position is wholly grant-funded and in-office.
Opening Date: 05/01/2024
Closing Date: Open until Filled
GENERAL SUMMARY
GILLESPIE COUNTY, County Attorney Office seeking full-time OFFICE ASSISTANT to perform data entry for criminal cases and hot check collection tasks. The position performs clerical tasks including preparing, scanning, and filing documents, answering the telephone, directing telephone calls, and directing visitors to proper locations. The position also assists the prosecutor in the courtroom. This includes working with defendants, witnesses, victims of crime, and preparing court documents. Standard county benefit package includes paid leave plans, insurance program, and retirement plan.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Input and obtain information from the computer.
- Operate the Hot Check Department for the County Attorney, including collections, deposits, and till balancing.
- Maintain files for the Count Attorney.
- Assist prosecutor in trial and pretrial evidence preparation and scheduling.
- Pull appropriate files for court docket settings and re-filing cases when appropriate.
- Maintain County Attorney Office’s criminal prosecution trial schedule and notifies entire office of hearings including pre-trials and trials.
- Assist in providing victim assistance/coordinator duties to crime victims
- Assist all members of the County Attorney’s Office as needed, which may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare motions and trial exhibits.
- Type notarized witness statements and affidavits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One to two years of experience in like or similar position.
- Must have knowledge of criminal court system and Texas Government Structure.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must consent to and pass criminal background check.
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful.
- Have or immediately acquire a Texas Notary Public Commission.
- SECURITY REQUIREMENT – Must be able to obtain and maintain a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) CJIS security clearance.
Complete Job Descriptions and Applications can be viewed at http://www.gillespiecounty.org/page/employment_op .
For more information contact the Gillespie County Attorney Office at 830-990-0675 or [email protected] or Gillespie County Human Resources Department at [email protected] .
Gillespie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer