Digital Evidence Specialist

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County seeks a professional legal administrative specialist to support the District Attorney’s Office. The role reports to the Felony Prosecutor III and Chief Investigator and handles electronic/paper case files, discovery requests, and evidence processing.

Responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement, ensuring confidentiality, and managing DEMS access and documentation. A strong understanding of court procedures and digital records is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3 years of experience in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and specific job-related technology.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, documents, and notates electronic and paper case files.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of records and information.
• Requests defendant criminal history priors by email, fax, or postal mail.
• Assists law enforcement with receipt of evidence.
• Responds to internal and external status requests.
• Manages physical media files and archives evidence files upon final disposition.
• Releases copies of evidence in criminal cases to defense attorneys upon official request.
• Facilitates access to Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS).
• Interacts with defense attorneys regarding viewing materials not copyable by law.
• Copies, redacts, and converts video and audio files per state law and court orders.
• Prepares digital copies and logs discovery requests and receipts.
• Records proof of discovery transactions in the digital file of each case.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Odyssey Navigator

Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)

Job description

Williamson County seeks a professional legal administrative specialist to support the District Attorney’s Office. The role reports to the Felony Prosecutor III and Chief Investigator and handles electronic/paper case files, discovery requests, and evidence processing.

Responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement, ensuring confidentiality, and managing DEMS access and documentation. A strong understanding of court procedures and digital records is essential.