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General Clerk Jobs in Brownsville, TX at West 4th Strategy
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General Clerk
ROLE
We need an experienced General Clerk at the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX). The USAO SDTX is charged with enforcing federal criminal laws and representing the federal government in civil litigation. In this role, you will provide essential receptionist and administrative support to legal staff, manage office communications and access, and maintain case files and inventories in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages telephone calls and in-person visitors, notifies staff of arrivals or incoming communications, and monitors office access via CCTV and reception protocols
Screens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and packages
Responds to inquiries by phone, email, or fax and refers them as appropriate
Coordinates travel arrangements for witnesses and litigation staff
Assists with new case processing including opening/closing cases in Caseview and assembling files
Provides litigation support for Duty AUSAs and Legal Assistants on new arrests and notifications
Updates legal staff on court docket changes and monitors court calendars for updates
Files appeal documents in corresponding criminal case files
Manages government vehicle keys, fuel cards, mileage logs, and receipts
Assists with inventory, including the submission of excess property and annual records audits
Drafts and prepares written documents using Microsoft Office applications from handwritten drafts, edited copies, or electronic files
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Requires skill in operating a computer to produce a wide range of documents, create spreadsheets, or access databases
Must be able to apply judgment in conducting daily work, interaction with others, and taking initiative in planning tasks to be accomplished.
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent with courses in office methods and business
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government
CLIENT
US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas
TRAVEL
No travel required
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
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Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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Title: General Clerk
Company: West 4th Strategy
Location: Brownsville, TX
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