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Location

Texas City, TX | United States

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Job description

Salary: $0.00 Hourly

Location : TX 79901, TX

Job Type: Unpaid Intern

Job Number: 2024-00025

Department: Domestic Relations Office

Opening Date: 01/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Minimum Qualifications

*All applicants must submit a copy of their unofficial AND/OR unofficial school transcripts in order for their application to be considered*

*Intern will be requested to work approximately 10-25 hours a week*

Minimum Qualifications Current enrollment in undergraduate pre-law studies or closely related field OR pursuing a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred

Typical Duties


Conducts special studies, research, and projects at the request of the department;


Establishes and maintains program and project files;


Receives and resolves or refers citizen complaints to the proper authority;


Screens incoming calls and visitors to determine necessity for call or visits;


Screens routine correspondence for the department;


Prepares correspondence and recurring reports;


Reads and reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy plus conformance to general policy;


Works with legal staff to screen incoming applications and legal documents;


Types letters, statements, narrative and statistical reports;


Arranges for meetings and provides participants with the topics to be discussed background information;


Entrusted with confidential information which pertains to county matters under consideration and personnel involved;


Assists with maintaining department's appointment calendar;


Keeps and maintains records of time reports;


Performs other duties as required by the department;


This may be an unpaid internship and is only on a voluntary basis;

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Job Summary

Summary of Position
The Intern performs administrative staff work required to support the activities and operations of the assigned department. Must maintain a professional caliber of attire and decorum at all times.

Additional Information


Knowledge of: general office practice and business English, operating practices of county government. procedures and methods including computer keyboard operation; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications.

Skill/Ability to: quickly learn State laws relating to activities and operations of the department, deal effectively with the public and governmental officials, understand and carry out oral and written instructions precisely; maintain confidentiality of information; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read and interpret documents such as rules, and procedure manuals; speak effectively in English; May be required to be bilingual English/Spanish; type 35 w.p.m. depending on area assigned; Must pass a background check .
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and
necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence

This position is not eligible for benefits with El Paso County.

01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Undergraduate - Pre-Law
• Undergraduate - other field of study.
• L1
• L2
• L3
• L4

02


In space below please indicate your current or previous Education (Major, Year in School, College/University, Expected/ Graduation Date):


03


Which of the following best describes your years of staff administrative support experience?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years experience
• More than 3 years experience

04


Which of the following best describes your fluency when speaking Spanish?

• Not Fluent
• Fair
• Good
• Excellent

05


Are you able to commit to a flexible on-site internship schedule on a weekly basis to include within the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm?

• Yes
• No

06


I UNDERSTAND that this position is an unpaid internship for current students.

• Yes
• No

07


I UNDERSTAND In order for my application to be considered complete, I must submit a copy of my official AND/OR unofficial student transcripts.

• Yes
• No

08


I UNDERSTAND In order for my application to be considered complete, I must answer all the questions in this application. Incomplete or illegible applications will be rejected. A résumé and/or other documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See Résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

• Yes
• No

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