CPS Legal Assistant
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Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary/Objective
Assists CPS team/attorneys with research trial preparation discovery drafting of documents for submission to court and other legal assistant and administration functions for the CPS Division. This position handles protective orders and CPS cases including orders to aid in investigation orders to participate and removals. This is a full-time position with hours typically Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Salary range is from $44695 to $50683 annually. Benefits include county health benefits retirement holiday pay and vacation and sick leave.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Jennifer Barfield
100 N. Broadway 4th Floor
Tyler TX 75702Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft prepare and review pleadings motions orders subpoenas relinquishments and protection orders and various other documents to file with County or District court and serve upon opposing parties.
- Organize and maintain CPS litigation files including pleadings motions and checklists.
- Maintain CPS docket and calendar of attorneys noting deadlines for responsive pleadings and motions court appearances and other important deadlines as well as send reminders of hearings and deadlines.
- Schedule mediations requested hearings trials and settlement conferences as requested.
- Assist with witnesses coordinate the collection and review of witness files including organizing summarizing and analyzing factual data in meetings with victims/witnesses and complete detailed notes for attorney.
- Assist with and coordinate discovery process to ensure that all relevant information requested is provided to opposing parties and that the CPS attorneys have the information requested.
- Assist attorney at trial and with hearing preparation by maintaining a list of exhibits as identified offered into evidence and noting developments of cases.
- Communicate with CPS courts and other parties involved in the case as well as respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.
Required Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word & Excel.
Candidate must be dependable punctual organized self-motivated detail oriented and a team player.
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office and be able to work under pressure while demonstrating skills in effective oral and written communication.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be physically able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds daily sitting standing walking stooping bending pulling reaching and lifting of items.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
