Appellate Support Assistant — Legal Office Admin

Essex County District Attorney; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Appeals Division Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the appeals unit. The role involves inputting case information into DAMION, preparing briefs for appellate courts, filing documents, and managing both digital and physical files.

The successful candidate will communicate professionally with court personnel and attorneys, handle mail flows, and assist with front reception as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the appeals unit in all areas of responsibility.
• Input case information and documents into the electronic data management system (DAMION) and run reports.
• Prepare and format briefs for filing in appellate courts, including table of authorities, appendices, and covers.
• File documents electronically or by mail and maintain physical files.
• Manage internal and external mail flow and assist with file retrieval.
• Communicate with court personnel and other attorneys as needed.
• Answer phones and assist with front reception as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail & organization

Confidential information handling

Education

HS Diploma or higher

Tools

DAMION system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essex County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Appeals Division Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the appeals unit. The role involves inputting case information into DAMION, preparing briefs for appellate courts, filing documents, and managing both digital and physical files.

The successful candidate will communicate professionally with court personnel and attorneys, handle mail flows, and assist with front reception as needed.