• Job Description

  Req#: 5366913
  Salary: $26,331.29 Annually
  Location : 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, TX
  Job Type: Part Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26-10710
  Department: District Attorney
  Opening Date: 06/05/2026
  Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
  
  Job Summary
  Performs legal research, drafts legal documents, delivers and picks up legal and other materials related to case, files legal documents with appropriate courts, and provides general case preparation support.
  Distinguishing Characteristics:
  
  This is the first in a series of two law clerk-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family. This classification is characterized as an attorney-in-training. This classification is distinguished from Law Clerk II by the moderate complexity of legal assistance and research performed. Scope of duties include some of the routine duties attorneys may perform, but are limited to those that are not required to be performed by a licensed attorney.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  
  
  • Performs legal research. Searches resources and studies legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case or issue under consideration.
  • Drafts briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
  • Files legal documents with appropriate office.
  • Obtains records, transcripts and other legal documents.
  • Assists in preparing cases for trial. Collects, organizes and prepares evidence, information and other legal materials needed by attorneys. May assist justices or attorneys in preparing for oral arguments.
  • Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses and taking depositions.
  • Responds to discovery requests.
  • May serve as liaison and coordinate with other public agencies, governmental bodies, County departments and law firms regarding processing court cases and legal matters.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  Bachelor's degree AND completion of one (1) year of law school;
  
  OR,
  
  Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
  
  Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
  Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of:
  • Jurisprudence, criminal and civil law and procedures, including constitutional and statutory law.
  • Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Effective techniques for presentation of cases and facts verbally and in writing in law related matters.
  • Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
  • Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
  • Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
  Skill in:
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Conducting legal research.
  • Analyzing and appraising facts, policies, procedures, and legal precedents.
  • Both verbal and written communication, including presentations.
  Ability to:
  • Conduct legal research and analysis, both manually and electronically.
  • Present facts, precedents and arguments orally and in writing and apply negotiation skills.
  • Work independently.
  • Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
  • Work well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
  
  Work Environment & Other Information
  
  Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.
  
  Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
  
  Work Hours: Monday - Friday. 20 Hours Per Week - Flexible Schedule
  
  Department: District Attorney
  
  Location: 1700 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas 78701
  
  Criminal, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
  
  For updates or questions on this position, contact:
  
  This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
  Benefits
  Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
  FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide
  
  In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
  
  Credit Union
  Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
  
  Deferred Compensation
  Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
  
  Direct Deposit
  Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
  
  Employee Assistance Program
  Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
  
  Employee Organizations
  Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
  
  Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
  Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
  
  Holidays
  An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  
  Insurance
  Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
  
  The following benefits are employee paid:
  
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Long Term Care
  
  New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
  
  Longevity
  Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
  
  On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
  
  Parking
  A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
  
  Personal Holidays
  Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
  
  January - March
  
  3 personal holidays
  April - June
  
  2 personal holidays
  
  July - September
  
  1 personal holiday
  October - December
  
  None
  
  New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
  Retirement
  Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
  
  Sick Leave
  Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
  
  Parental Leave
  Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
  
  Tuition Refund
  Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
  
  Vacation
  Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
  
  0 to 5 years
  
  4.0 hours per pay period
  
  6 to 10 years
  
  4.5 hours per pay period
  
  11 to 15 years
  
  5.0 hours per pay period
  
  16 to 20 years
  
  5.5 hours per pay period
  
  21 plus years
  
  6.0 hours per pay period
  
  Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
  Workers' Compensation
  The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

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