Job title: DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – LEGAL SECRETARY
Company: El Paso County
Job description: Minimum QualificationsAcceptable Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of law office/secretarial with six (6) months working customer service experience;Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Preferred: bilingual in English and SpanishCertificates and Licenses Required
NoneTypical DutiesEssential Duties
Assists attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records;Provides broad administrative and office support to assigned department; screens visitors and telephone calls; responds to complaints and information requests on a wide array of topics; conducts preliminary interviews of prospective clients;Types and proofreads a wide variety of reports, letters, memos, tables and charts; composes correspondence for review and signature by management staff;Develops and maintains various filing systems, records and logs; maintains various automated data bases; conducts file close-out; collects and compiles data to draft and produce various reports and correspondence;Prepares various legal documents; secures authorized signatures and delivery to the appropriate party;Pulls dockets, scans new cases, prints out judgements, files orders, and redacts information;Drafts and edits revocations;Provides attorney staff with all aspects of case preparation; compiles petitions and reports; conducts research as needed;Calendars hearings and meetings for attorneys;Retrieve files for attorneys; responds to questions regarding case disposition;Reviews the completion of various applications or documents and processes;Redacts court orders; copies and files records; notifies attorneys of filings;Assists the public with inquiries and handles difficult customers and non-routine problems;Archives files;Responds to open records requests;Substitutes, if assigned, for coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;Attends and participates in meetings, training and information sessions;Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; andCreates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.Other Important Duties*
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment.As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.Job SummarySummary of Position
The Legal Secretary under general supervision provides clerical support to assigned attorneys.Additional InformationMinimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern office administration; the court system; legal terminology; relevant laws, rules and codes; the principles and practices of effective customer service; English usage/bi-lingual preferred, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skill/Ability to: maintain confidential records and reports; explain court action; keep composure in order to assist high conflict customers; be able to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member; time management; operate personal computer using standard office operating software and general office equipment; prepare and maintain records; maintain filing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; be dependable; to deal with the public courteously and effectively; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; type 45wpm; Pass a background investigation;
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and
necessary elements of performance:
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
- Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence
El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee’s annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITSPlan Costs – Biweekly RatesEffective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024Medical
Traditional Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $6.12
EE & Spouse $184.71
EE & Children $129.59
EE & Family $302.642% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $6.01
EE & Spouse – $181.02
EE & Children – $127.00
EE & Family – $296.594% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $5.89
EE & Spouse – $177.32
EE & Children – $124.41
EE & Family – $290.536% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $5.76
EE & Spouse – $173.63
EE & Children – $121.81
EE & Family – $284.48Traditional Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only – $40.84
EE & Spouse – $287.85
EE & Children – $222.44
EE & Family – $455.902% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $40.02
EE & Spouse – $282.09
EE & Children – $217.99
EE & Family – $446.784% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $39.21
EE & Spouse – $276.34
EE & Children -$213.54
EE & Family – $437.666% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $38.39
EE & Spouse – $270.58
EE & Children – $209.09
EE & Family – $428.55El Paso County – ACO – Hospitals of Providence Network Plan OptionsConsumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) ACO
No Discounts
EE Only $4.97
EE & Spouse $149.94
EE & Children $105.20
EE & Family $245.672% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $4.88
EE & Spouse – $146.94
EE & Children – $103.10
EE & Family – $240.764% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $4.77
EE & Spouse – $143.94
EE & Children – $100.99
EE & Family – $235.846% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $4.68
EE & Spouse – $140.94
EE & Children – $98.89
EE & Family – $230.93Core Plan ACO
No Discounts
EE Only – $33.15
EE & Spouse – $233.66
EE & Children – $180.56
EE & Family – $370.082% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $32.49
EE & Spouse – $228.99
EE & Children – $176.95
EE & Family – $362.684% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $31.82
EE & Spouse – $224.31
EE & Children – $173.34
EE & Family – $355.286% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $31.17
EE & Spouse – $219.64
EE & Children – $169.73
EE & Family – $347.88El Paso County – Narrow Network – University Medical Center (UMC) Plan OptionsConsumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) UMC
No Discounts
EE Only – $5.24
EE & Spouse – $158.27
EE & Children – $111.03
EE & Family – $259.332% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $5.14
EE & Spouse – $155.10
EE & Children – $108.81
EE & Family – $254.134% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $5.04
EE & Spouse – $151.94
EE & Children – $106.59
EE & Family – $248.966% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $4.94
EE & Spouse – $148.77
EE & Children – $104.37
EE & Family – $243.77Core Plan UMC
No Discounts
EE Only – $35.00
EE & Spouse – $246.64
EE & Children – $190.59
EE & Family – $390.652% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only – $34.29
EE & Spouse – $241.71
EE & Children – $186.78
EE & Family – $382.844% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $33.59
EE & Spouse – $236.77
EE & Children – $182.97
EE & Family – $375.026% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only – $32.90
EE & Spouse – $231.84
EE & Children – $179.15
EE & Family – $367.21Vision
EE Only – $3.16
EE + 1 – $5.05
EE & Family – $8.21Dental WITH Medical Plan
EE Only – $0.00
EE & Spouse – $13.63
EE & Children – $27.25
EE & Family – $40.88Dental WITHOUT Medical Plan
EE Only – $13.63
EE & Spouse – $27.26
EE & Children – $40.88
EE & Family – $54.51Vision
EE Only – $3.16
EE + 1 – $5.05
EE & Family – $8.21RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees’ income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees’ income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Expected salary: $40273.12 per year
Location: El Paso County, TX
Job date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:13:30 GMT
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