Discovery and Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Discovery and Legal Assistant role is onsite in Pecos, TX, with compensation of $17.45–$27.07 per hour based on qualifications. The position is in the 143rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office and supports attorneys and investigators serving Reeves, Ward, and Loving Counties. The assistant organizes discovery and case information, tracks cases, and helps prepare for trials and court proceedings. The work supports attorney and investigator effectiveness and helps ensure relevant case information is considered.

What you'll do

• Organize files, monitor calendars, track deadlines, document actions, and update case databases
• maintain case contacts
• schedule depositions
• prepare and forward summonses and subpoenas
• draft complaints and indictments
• prepare and file pretrial notices and motions
• respond to discovery requests
• keep victims and witnesses informed
• organize evidence and exhibits
• schedule witnesses and take courtroom notes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

discovery and legal assistant

pecos tx

reeves county

district attorney’s office

discovery

case management

trial preparation

evidence organization

victim and witness communication

microsoft office

$17.45–$27.07/hr

associate degree

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

An associate degree and at least one year of related experience are required; a bachelor’s degree and five years of litigation-based paralegal or legal technology experience are preferred.

About the employer

Reeves County is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.