Office Assistant I - District Attorney - $17.55 hourly

Bexar County PA; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County's District Attorney's Office is seeking an Office Assistant I to perform general clerical and secretarial tasks under supervision. The role requires basic data entry, telephone support, and file management as part of daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED with office experience, strong language skills, and the ability to follow instructions. This full-time position may require more than 40 hours per week and involves background checks and pre-employment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year general office experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; knowledge of office procedures.
• Skill in operating a PC, typewriter and basic office equipment.
• Ability to enter data accurately; follow verbal and written instructions; interact well with staff and the public.
• Must pass background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• May work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Responsibilities

• Types letters and memos using a computer, typewriter or word processor.
• Enters and updates data in a PC or CRT.
• Answers telephone, routes calls and takes messages.
• Develops and maintains files.
• Accesses and files information.
• Copies information and distributes to appropriate locations.
• Responds to general questions and department inquiries.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Phone handling

Communication

Office procedures

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PC / word processor

Typewriter (optional)

Job description

Job Title

Office Assistant I - District Attorney - $17.55 hourly

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$17.55 - $20.18

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for general clerical/secretarial duties; and performs related duties as required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Types letters and memos utilizing a personal computer, typewriter and/or word processor

• Enters and updates data in a personal computer or CRT

• Answers telephone, routes calls and takes messages

• Develops and maintains files

• Accesses and files information

• Copies information and distributes to appropriate location

• Responds to general questions and complaints regarding department or work

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of English spelling, grammar and punctuation; knowledge of office procedures

• Skill in operating a personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment

• Ability to accurately enter data and file information; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Constantly working in indoor conditions

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds

• Occasionally moves about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Employee Benefits

• Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits.
• Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).
• Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
• Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

BexarCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.