Temporary Position - Sr. Office Assistant - County Court at Law #1

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

2d • $20

About The Position

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Types correspondence and prepares reports and paperwork Responds to telephone inquiries or directs to proper person; Assists public by directing to proper person or answering inquiry Prepares correspondence and ensures all notifications, filings and related paperwork is properly completed Prepares and distributes mail. Assists co-workers with their duties and assignments. Prepares all paperwork for civil mental health commitments filed under Tex. Health and Safety Code Section 573. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. This is a Temporary Assignment until the end of March, 2026; there are no benefits included during this period. The position will become permanent with benefits included after this timeframe.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years job related experience.
• Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM); working knowledge of word processing software.
• Good verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact and deal effectively with the public and all levels of employees.
• Organizational skills; ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadline and to prioritize own work.

Responsibilities

• Types correspondence and prepares reports and paperwork
• Responds to telephone inquiries or directs to proper person
• Assists public by directing to proper person or answering inquiry
• Prepares correspondence and ensures all notifications, filings and related paperwork is properly completed
• Prepares and distributes mail.
• Assists co-workers with their duties and assignments.
• Prepares all paperwork for civil mental health commitments filed under Tex. Health and Safety Code Section 573.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED