Sr. General Counselor Coordinator - Legal Department - Civil Division

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Prepares routine contracts and various legal documents, related to county mobility bond projects, for review and revisions by attorney.
• Sets up and maintains legal mobility bond files, work files and research files.
• Performs basic legal research locating relevant statutes, regulations and case law.
• Inputs data in contract management system and monitors status of completion of documents.
• Schedules appointments and maintains attorneys’ calendars, including internal and external meeting dates, to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepares for meetings, including agenda and any necessary materials.
• Drafts routine emails and other communications.
• Facilitates and assists with calls to and from various county departments, title companies, property owners and other parties to provide and/or receive needed information.
• Reviews and organizes property tax statements related to mobility bond projects.
• Prevents, restricts and/or regulates disclosure of privileged, exempt and/or confidential information.
• Serves as notary public.
• Tracks legal expenses related to mobility bond matters, and requisitions purchase orders and supplies when necessary.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School/GED and 2 years of specialized vocational/technical preferred (Paralegal preferred) training.
• 5 years of job‑related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (minimum 50 WPM); including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary Public preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Pay

Salary range: $25.97 - $32.47 hourly based on qualifications.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide‑range of great benefits.