Legal Assistant II (Mental Health Assignment) - County Attorney

JOB SUMMARY: This position is funded to begin 10/01/2026 Reporting directly to a Division Chief, responsible for providing advanced legal assistance to assigned legal staff, and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. Assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMEDPrepares petitions, motions, orders, and other legal documentsRequests hearing dates, mediation dates, and other settingsPrepares and sends notice of court hearingResearch case informationFiles, makes copies, and mails noticesArranges and coordinates witnessesNotarizes legal documentsAttends court to assist attorneys, as neededAssists with the preparation of discovery, subpoenas, briefs, bench warrants, and other time sensitive legal documentsAssists with records management and filing, including e-filing and use of the County’s electronic case management systemMaintains calendar, case files, and docketsAssimilates legal discoveryProcesses and distributes Public Information RequestsServes as back up to other Legal Assistants as neededMaintains division’s central email inbox, responds to inquiries, monitors E-file notifications, and takes action as requiredCommunicates with the County Attorney’s Office staff/prosecutors, private attorneys, local mental health authority counselors, jail staff, courthouse personnel, citizens, and outside agenciesReviews and evaluates legal documents and information received by the division, determines the appropriate action or response necessary, and after confirmation with the civil prosecutor, responds, takes action, and/or drafts any legal documents or creates materials necessary for review by an attorneyProvides regular subject matter support for technology and business process development and applicable softwareFacilitates interagency transfer of documents that the County Attorney’s office is in custody or control ofPrepares trial notebooks for prosecutors and assists with court room technology for displaying evidenceAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assignedMental Health AssignmentWorks closely with the Local Mental Health Authority, social/case workers, local/state hospitals, and the Health and Human Services CommissionObtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedingsCoordinates with out of county hospitals and Crisis Intervention Team on transfers from Williamson County, and obtain necessary paperwork from themServes as the first point of contact for intake of applications involving persons in need of involuntary commitments or other mental health related matters; attends commitment hearings as necessaryObtains updated medical records from mental health hospitals, as needed, prior to probable cause or commitment proceedingsReceives and uploads waivers from court-appointed attorneys for PC hearingsCommunicates regularly with mental health hospitals regarding potential filings, discharges, and patient statusORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to – A Division ChiefDirect Reports – NoPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSWork is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environmentHigh stress, pressure of deadlines, and case management under limited time constraintsIRREGULAR HOURSWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.