The Burleson County Auditor’s Office will be accepting applications for a FULL TIME Assistant/Office Manager.  Completed applications must be returned to the County Treasurer’s Office.

The position requires the applicant to demonstrate strong organizational skills and have a working knowledge of computerized spreadsheets, Word and Excel.  A skills test will be administered to interested applicants at time of interview.  Successful applicants must be reliable, a self-starter, be able to work without continuous supervision, good communication skills, attention to details and be a team player. Accounting Experience is required. High integrity is absolutely essential.

Successful applicants of the Full Time position will be required to travel with possible overnight stays required for out-of-town professional training depending on location. 

Job Duties include:

• Maintaining all Files and Documents
• Maintaining Office Calendar and Schedule
• Assist with gathering all documents for Outside Auditors
• R&B Bid process, Auctions, and Invoicing
• Inventory assets and vehicles
• Purchasing for Auditor & Information Technology
• Issue Purchase Orders for Auditor and IT
• Review of Accounts Payable
• Invoicing

An application can be obtained at the County Treasurer’s Office or can be found on the Employment page listed under Treasurer at www.co.burleson.tx.us.

Posting date:  October 26, 2021
Closing date:  When position is filled.

OFFICE:  County Attorney's Office
JOB TITLE:  Civil Clerk / Office Assistant  - Full Time
SUPERVISOR:  County Attorney

The job duties include managing, organizing and assisting on:

• CPS cases
• Hot check cases
• Purchase Orders
• Travel and Conference Arrangements

The Civil Clerk will attend and assist with Court as well as assisting other departments.  Professionalism and punctuality are a must.

The hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00.  The position also involves working closely with the Criminal Clerks as well. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Basic knowledge of court rules & filing procedures;

• Ability to multi-task and take initiative on projects with little supervision;

• Excellent word processing skills in Word, Microsoft Outlook;

• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail;

• Strong calendaring skills;

• Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment; must be able to multi-task, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to work in a team environment.

Interested candidates will apply in person at: the Burleson County Treasurer’s office or print an application from the county website at: co.burleson.tx.us and file it with the County Treasurer’s Office.

Posting date:   09/17/2021

Closing date:   when position is filled

OFFICE:  County Attorney's Office
JOB TITLE:  PART-TIME Assistant County Attorney  - CPS Matters
SUPERVISOR:  County Attorney 

The job duties include: Performing legal work necessary to effectively represent Burleson County in CPS matters, including:

• Attending Court hearings
• Attending CPS meeting, including PC, FGC and other meetings as needed
• Attending mediation
• Managing cases from intake to final resolution, including trial if necessary

The hours are flexible, but Mondays are docket days.   The position will begin when filled. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school;

• Must be currently licensed by the State Bar of Texas to practice law and in good standing;
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
• Ability to multi-task and take initiative on projects with little supervision;

• Excellent writing, grammar, proofreading skills and overall attention to detail;

• Strong calendaring skills;

• Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment; must be able to multi-task, possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with staff, law enforcement, probation officers, victims, witnesses and other attorneys.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ethical prosecution.
• Bi-lingual is a plus
• CPS Experience a plus

Salary is dependent on experience.  Since this is a part-time position there are no benefits provided.  However there is the opportunity to practice law outside this position

Apply in person at: the Burleson County Treasurer’s office or print an application from the county website at: co.burleson.tx.us and file it with the County Treasurer’s Office.  Please include a cover letter and resume.

Posting date: 09/14/2021

Closing date:   when position is filled