Part-time Administrative Assistant

Harris County District Attorney's Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County District Attorney's Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Houston on a part-time schedule to support the presentation and processing of criminal charges. The role includes assisting officers with charges and handling inquiries during a weekend shift, with an hourly starting rate and consistent attention to accuracy.

The candidate must have a high school diploma, at least three years of office or criminal justice experience, and strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• Three years office or criminal justice experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to operate basic office equipment and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls, assist officers with charges as needed, and direct callers to the appropriate personnel.
• Cross-trained in additional Intake Administrative Assistant responsibilities once proficient.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

General Summary:

The Administrative Assistant supports the presentation of all criminal charges that are filed in Harris County. This position assists officers as they enter both in-custody and no arrest charges into the system. After the Assistant District Attorney reviews the charges, they are returned to the Administrative Assistant for review to identify any clerical or other errors. Once the review is completed, the Administrative Assistant signs off on the charges and returns them to the Assistant District Attorney for final signature and filing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Administrative Assistant will answer telephone calls, assist officers with charges as needed, and direct callers to the appropriate personnel.
• Once the Administrative Assistant becomes proficient in the assigned duties, they will be cross-trained in additional Intake Administrative Assistant responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The successful candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to operate basic office equipment, and demonstrate strong organizational skills in maintaining records and files.
• Must show strong attention to detail, work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook’

Required Education/Experience:

• Must have High School Diploma.
• Three years office or criminal justice experience.

Hours:

• Part-time position, not to exceed 60 hours per pay period. Scheduled hours are 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Salary (Starting):

• Hourly Rate: $26.55

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a recruiter. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team.