Legal Assistant II (Mental Health Assignment) - County Attorney

Legal AssistantThis position is funded to begin 10/01/2026. Reporting directly to a Division Chief, responsible for providing advanced legal assistance to assigned legal staff, and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. Assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents.Examples Of Work PerformedGeneral Legal AssistancePrepares petitions, motions, orders, and other legal documentsRequests hearing dates, mediation dates, and other settingsPrepares and sends notice of court hearingResearch case informationFiles, makes copies, and mails noticesArranges and coordinates witnessesNotarizes legal documentsAttends court to assist attorneys, as neededAssists with the preparation of discovery, subpoenas, briefs, bench warrants, and other time sensitive legal documentsAssists with records management and filing, including e-filing and use of the County's electronic case management systemMaintains calendar, case files, and docketsAssimilates legal discoveryProcesses and distributes Public Information RequestsServes as back up to other Legal Assistants as neededMaintains division's central email inbox, responds to inquiries, monitors E-file notifications, and takes action as requiredCommunicates with the County Attorney's Office staff/prosecutors, private attorneys, local mental health authority counselors, jail staff, courthouse personnel, citizens, and outside agenciesMental Health AssignmentWorks closely with the Local Mental Health Authority, social/case workers, local/state hospitals, and the Health and Human Services CommissionObtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedingsCoordinates with out of county hospitals and Crisis Intervention Team on transfers from Williamson County, and obtain necessary paperwork from themServes as the first point of contact for intake of applications involving persons in need of involuntary commitments or other mental health related matters; attends commitment hearings as necessaryObtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedingsReceives and uploads waivers from court-appointed attorneys for PC hearingsCommunicates regularly with mental health hospitals regarding potential filings, discharges, and patient statusOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – A Division ChiefDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingEnvironmental FactorsWork is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh stress, pressure of deadlines, and case management under limited time constraintsIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredMinimum QualificationsAssociate degree in a related field and one (1) year of legal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteLicenses And CertificationsRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentValid driver's licenseRequired within six (6) months of employmentCriminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certificationTexas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certificationTexas Notary Public CommissionPreferred QualificationsParalegal certificationWorking knowledge of Odyssey, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, Laserfiche, Kronos, Alice, and JabberBilingual: SpanishEmployment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Tobacco Free Workplace PolicyWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.