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Texas Department of Public Safety

TBCJ - LEGAL ASSISTANT I - SECTION ASSISTANT

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,165 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job
ID 102009
Location Huntsville Other Recruiting Location Huntsville Number of Openings 1 State Job Code(s) 3572 Close Date 08/05/2026 Company Texas Dept of Criminal Justice Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Admin Plan(s) B Salary Admin Grade(s) 16 Salary Range $3482.57 - 3482.57 per
Month Additional Information Additional Information:
Retiree Salary Will be 2.5% less than the posted salary Travel None - May make day trips, but no overnight trips Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. You¿d be a GOOD fit if: You have an associate's degree; plus, two (2) years of wage-experience legal work. or You are a graduate from a course study for legal assistants approved by the American Bar Association or the American Association for Paralegal Education. You¿d be a GREAT fit if: You have an associate's degree, plus two (2) years of wage-experience legal work. You are a graduate from a course study for legal assistants approved by the American Bar Association or the American Association for Paralegal Education. You have knowledge of how to calculate inmate time, and understand legal terminology, procedures, practices, and legislative process. You are detailed, reliable person with a strong work ethic.
Full Job Description Link Legal Assistant I Contact Information:
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Gina Boyce PH (936) 355-9196 EMAIL Gina.boyce2@IOIC.texas.gov For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Important Note to the
Candidate:
Military Preference To receive
MILITARY
PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Military Occupation Specialty Codes https:
//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Go to:
http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Eligibility An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
EEO Statement:
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, region, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.