Under general supervision, is responsible for providing research and administrative assistance to division attorneys; drafts legal documents and correspondence; files case documents in a timely manner; maintains reporting statistics; and performs related duties as required.

• Responsible for retrieving, compiling, and organizing all discovery from law enforcement agencies
• Prepares cases for docket to include issuing subpoenas, obtaining restitution amounts, compiling petitions and reports and collecting other case information
• Assists attorneys with current case law research and case preparation
• Requests investigative searches for prior convictions, vehicle registration, bankruptcies and current addresses
• Drafts legal documents and other correspondence such as probable cause paragraphs for at-large/re-filed cases and synopsis for Grand Jury presentations
• Maintains division statistics involving caseload information
• Maintains calendar for case settings and hearings and notifies law enforcement personnel of trial dates
• Provides case status information to judges, law enforcement agencies, victims, bail bondsmen and opposing attorneys
• Performs related duties as required

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Legal Assistance, and two (2) years legal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology involved in civil and criminal procedures; knowledge of civil and criminal justice process
• Skill in completing legal research
• Ability to organize legal information; ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, judges, law enforcement officers, attorneys and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar Criminal District Attorney's Office
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Working conditions are primarily indoors
• Required to work in difficult and stressful situations
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-20 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