Administrative Assistant - County Attorney's Office

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Public Records Assistant to support the Office of Legal Counsel by receiving, tracking, and processing Open Records requests and cost estimate letters, drafting legal briefs to seek rulings from the Texas Office of the Attorney General, and regulating disclosure of privileged or confidential information.

You will prepare and process legal documents, act as a liaison between the public, agencies, media, attorneys and county departments, and provide backup to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (40 wpm).
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitating access to government information under the Texas Public Information Act.
• Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence; manage mail and email deliveries.
• Serve as liaison between the public, agencies, media, attorneys, and county departments.
• Backup to support staff; train new employees on office functions.
• Assist division manager on special projects requiring legal knowledge and discretion.
• Review documents for exemptions and redact as needed under public information laws.
• Set up and maintain legal files and public records request files.
• Participate in emergency management duties during local disasters.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Public records requests

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Assists with facilitating public access to government information under the direction of legal counsel, including receiving, tracking and processing open records requests and cost estimate letters, drafting legal briefs to seek a ruling from the Office of the Attorney General, and regulating disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
• Prepares and processes legal correspondence and documents, as well as mail, email, and arrange delivery of legal and other papers to parties as directed.
• Acts as a liaison between the public, agencies, media, attorneys and other county departments and elected offices.
• Backup to all support staff positions; assists with incoming telephone calls and in-person requests from the public.
• Assists or instructs other peers with similar duties, trains new employees on all office support functions.
• Assists division manager with special projects that will require the use of institutional knowledge, state and local laws and creation of professional work product.
• Reviewing documents and redacting information exempt from public disclosure under the Public Information Act.
• Sets up and maintain general counsel files and public information request files.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (40 wpm).
• Strong verbal skills; ability to interact effectively with other employees and the public.
• Possess strong verbal skills and is familiar with Texas laws governing public information.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $18.31 - $22.89 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.