Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. ยท 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant II or III
Texas Comm on Law Enforcement6330 E HWY 290
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expThe Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is seeking a Legal Assistant II or III to join their legal team. This role involves researching, analyzing, and drafting legal documents, as well as assisting attorneys with case management to support TCOLE's regulatory mission.
CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential
Responsibilities
Drafts and prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations
Organizes the service of subpoenas, service of notices of deposition, and the preparation of other legal documents
Assembles and prepares evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings
Checks citations, quotations, footnotes, and references for accuracy
Summarizes laws, rules, and regulations
Schedules, attends, and prepares attorneys for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls
Schedules and prioritizes attorney caseloads, organizes case files, attends initial interviews and depositions, conducts investigations, and prepares chronologies, fact summaries, and witness files
Reviews and performs redacting of confidential documents for filing with various courts
Meets with clients and others to discuss details of cases
Assists in drafting cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation, and tracks and analyzes relevant legislation
Assists in responding to public information requests
May prepare synopses, abstracts, or summaries of complex legal issues
May draft and respond to correspondence and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience in legal assistance work required
Graduation from high school or equivalent required
Knowledge of legal terminology; state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; research methods and techniques; administrative and court procedures; the legislative process; and public notice requirements
Skill in understanding and processing information, in the use of office equipment, and in the use of a computer and applicable software
Ability to conduct research; to draft, prepare, and interpret legal documents; to evaluate and relate findings to cases in question; to conduct investigations; and to communicate effectively
Preferred
Five (5) years of experience in legal assistance work is preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in law or a related field is preferred
Certification as a legal assistant or paralegal is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with several types of coverage to state employees and their eligible family members
12 - 16 days of annual paid holidays
At least eight hours of paid vacation and up to eight hours of paid sick leave each month for full-time employees
Retirement options with the State of Texas Retirement that provide flexibility and security
Health and Wellness programs including wellness leave, fitness and weight management programs, and personalized wellness tools
TCOLE is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The Discount Purchase Program provides access to an online marketplace offering discount on a wide range of products and services
Company
Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc.
Capps Plumbing and Sewer is a family-owned and operated plumbing business serving Chicago's north and northwest suburbs for 30 years.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joe Capps
Owner and Co-Founder
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