Administrative Specialist II - District Attorney

DENTON COUNTY, TX
401 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 15, 2024
  • Salary: $39,973.00 - $46,369.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Description

    THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

    The Administrative Specialist II performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, and general office assistance duties to support activities of the assigned department. Work involves preparing and maintaining a variety of files and documents, answering telephone calls, greeting the public, and routing communications. Employee is responsible for performing general clerical duties such as preparing photocopies, processing mail, and compiling data for reports.

    Examples of Duties

    Answers incoming calls, greets visitors and answers inquiries related to the county or specific department, and directs visitors to correct employee or department as necessary.
    Processes incoming and outgoing mail; routes mail to proper recipient.
    Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary; establishes and maintains files.
    Maintains office supply inventories, ordering and distributing supplies as necessary.
    Regular and punctual attendance required.
    Prepares pleas and revs for court docket; prepares trial documents; closes and files away as necessary; orders closed MTA and MTR files from Denton County Records as necessary.
    Summarizes information for standard reports and financial statements, selecting data from varied sources; assists in preparation of budget documents.
    Prepares and maintains the monthly and yearly statistics for the District Attorney's office on felony cases; prepares court felony indictment documents, agendas, and scheduling of officers.
    Sorts cases by offense and enters them into the intake book and computer; assembles misdemeanor files as necessary; enters, files, and disposes of cases as needed.
    Manages and distributes digital and analog evidence to appropriate prosecutors and defense attorneys.
    Sends out victim packets to all victims of crimes in Juvenile Cases; prepares files with victim's information as needed.
    Checks status of cases to make sure the victim is getting compensation from the right place for the individual case.
    Prepares Statements of Fact and files with the District Clerk; prepares decline letters as necessary.
    Performs other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

    Supplemental Information

    To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Denton County
    • Denton County

    Denton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.

    Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.

    Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.

    According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.

    We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!

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