Paralegal

Job Description The Paralegal/Judge's Administrative Assistant provides professional paralegal and administrative support to the Rains County Judge in all matters pending before the Constitutional Court. This role supports the courts exclusive jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, civil litigation, and probate/guardianship proceedings. The position does not involve felony cases, which are handled exclusively by the District Court. The successful candidate will combine strong paralegal skills in criminal and civil litigation with probate knowledge to ensure efficient case management, accurate legal documentation, and smooth court operations in a small-county setting. Essential Duties Prepare, review, legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, orders, judgments, citations, writs , and notices for misdemeanor criminal civil and probate cases. Conduct thorough legal research on various topics to support ongoing cases and projects Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence Manage and maintain case files with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all records are accurate and accessible. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and managing calendars Support client communication by responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.

Perform general administrative support:

manage the Judge's court-related calendar, correspondence, phone calls, and records retention in accordance with Texas retention schedules. Skills Strong analysis skills to interpret legal documents and identify relevant information Proficiency in legal research tools and techniques for comprehensive case support Prior experience as a paralegal or in a legal administrative role is highly desirable Excellent legal drafting skills for preparing clear and precise documents Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently Effective writing skills for composing reports, summaries, and correspondence Customer service orientation to assist public and Department Heads. Experience with filing systems—both digital and physical—ensuring compliance with procedures Strong experience in Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe .Teams and familarity with Lexus Nexus This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their legal expertise while making a meaningful contribution. Join us to be part of a dedicated team serving the Rains County.

Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Paralegal Emory, TX 75440 $16

• $18 an hour
• Full-time $16
• $18 an hour
• Full-time Job Description The Paralegal/Judge's Administrative Assistant provides professional paralegal and administrative support to the Rains County Judge in all matters pending before the Constitutional Court.

This role supports the courts exclusive jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, civil litigation, and probate/guardianship proceedings. The position does not involve felony cases, which are handled exclusively by the District Court. The successful candidate will combine strong paralegal skills in criminal and civil litigation with probate knowledge to ensure efficient case management, accurate legal documentation, and smooth court operations in a small-county setting. Essential Duties Prepare, review, legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, orders, judgments, citations, writs , and notices for misdemeanor criminal civil and probate cases. Conduct thorough legal research on various topics to support ongoing cases and projects Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence Manage and maintain case files with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all records are accurate and accessible. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and managing calendars Support client communication by responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.

Perform general administrative support:

manage the Judge's court-related calendar, correspondence, phone calls, and records retention in accordance with Texas retention schedules. Skills Strong analysis skills to interpret legal documents and identify relevant information Proficiency in legal research tools and techniques for comprehensive case support Prior experience as a paralegal or in a legal administrative role is highly desirable Excellent legal drafting skills for preparing clear and precise documents Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently Effective writing skills for composing reports, summaries, and correspondence Customer service orientation to assist public and Department Heads. Experience with filing systems—both digital and physical—ensuring compliance with procedures Strong experience in Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe .Teams and familarity with Lexus Nexus This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their legal expertise while making a meaningful contribution. Join us to be part of a dedicated team serving the Rains County.

Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person