Careers At Harris County District Attorney's Office

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Administrative Assistant

Department: General - Administrative Assistant
Location: Houston, TX

Job Description:

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities will vary by Division or Section but generally include a range of administrative and clerical support tasks critical to the operations of the office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct telephone calls in a professional manner
  • Order case discovery via various portals and applications that are agency specific
  • Managing tasks that need attention per case, assigned by the ADA in our digital system
  • Act as a liaison between attorneys, courts, victims, witnesses, other departments/agencies, and the public
  • Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence
  • Coordinate the duplication, mailing, faxing, or delivery of legal communications as directed
  • Compile and maintain statistical data for court/division records
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree

-OR-

  • One of the following:
    • Minimum of two (2) years of general office experience
    • Two (2) years of experience with a criminal justice agency
    • Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or technical school in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field
  • Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Salary (Starting):

  • $22.08 hourly / $3,827.20 monthly / $45,926.40
  • $27.18 hourly / $4,711.20 monthly /$56,534.40 w/ College Degree

Benefits:

Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 10 vacation days per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)
  • 11 County holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees:

  • Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
  • Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program

Application Notice:

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.

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