Senior Paralegal - Mental Health Court - Probate Court #1

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Senior Paralegal provides operational and staff assistance to attorneys in an assigned department. Performs routine legal work and/or reviews legal documents to ensure compliance with the law and performs legal research. Work involves utilizing computerized data entry equipment and software to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports as well as establishing filing systems, tracking the progress of filed cases, and maintaining office accounting and budget related records.

Examples of Duties

Performs legal research as necessary.
Opens, maintains, and closes files and work orders, prioritizing workload as needed.
Acts as liaison between clients, county departments, and other public or private entities.
Creates and distributes status reports to inform all parties and department employees involved on progress of casework.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Verify accuracy and all content of pleadings with mental health agencies, doctors, hospitals, and the general public.

Coordinates schedules for mental health providers and Judge.

Coordinates witnesses and proposed patients prior to and during courtroom proceedings.

Reviews court case files and associated documentation and determines mental health dockets.

Appoints attorneys and/or interpreters, as necessary.

Reviews, receives, and drafts court orders and forwards to judge for signature.

Monitor compliance of patients who are remanded to outpatient services.

Monitors compliance with statutory deadlines and filing requirements for mental health cases.

Audit and review all attorney fee applications to ensure compliance with applicable standards and presents to the court for approval.

Communicates with attorneys to correct any discrepancies involving fee applications.
Must acquire knowledge of Texas Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law to become resident expert and be proficient in public speaking to address such law at conferences and meetings with varying mental health stakeholders.

Regularly communicate with treatment facilities regarding patient treatment and case management and court scheduling.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in business administration or accounting preferred..
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Supplemental Information

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Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 2, 2024 PENDING COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

401 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201 United States View Map