Bureau & Division: Executive Bureau - Legal Department
Reporting Location: 1200 Baker Street, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm* * Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Paralegal II works under the direct supervision of the assigned supervisor to support the Legal Services Division of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. In this role, the Paralegal II is responsible for understanding instructions and following applicable departmental procedures for the prompt preparation of legal cases.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handle and prepare responses to open records and subpoena requests
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Support employee disciplinary action processes by drafting letters and monitoring administrative appeals
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Assist the Harris County Attorney’s Office with discovery requests related to litigation
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Draft and prepare Grand Jury correspondence
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Conduct Legal Research
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Update and maintain various databases of the Legal Services Division
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Gather and analyze legal documents and records from various HCSO bureaus/divisions
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Assist with other legal requests as assigned by the supervisor to support the legal needs of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Work Environment
The workplace for this position is a formal office setting. Standard office supplies, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, are frequently used in this position.
Physical Demands
Although this position is sedentary, lifting files and/or boxes of files, paperwork, etc. requires the ability to lift and transport up to 10 pounds.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received
