Bilingual Legal Assistant I (Spanish) – Public Defender

North Carolina Judicial Branch; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Legal Assistant I (S) for the Indigent Defense Services, Public Defender 26 District. The role supports front-desk functions, answering phones, greeting visitors, and filing while utilizing MS Office tools.

Fluent English and Spanish are preferred, with strong oral and written communication. This time-limited, grant-funded position runs through June 30, 2027, with a competitive salary range.”

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of administrative office experience; or completion of a one-year Secretarial Science or Business Administration associate degree program and one year of responsible office administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management prefers candidates with experience as a legal assistant with knowledge of court procedures; considerable experience with Microsoft Office products and Outlook is desired.

Responsibilities

• Answering a multi-line telephone system; greeting and assisting visitors and staff; and daily filing.
• Screen communications, route to destination, type with accuracy and speed, and maintain records and documents.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Typing speed

Phone system handling

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years administrative office experience

Secretarial Science or Business Administration associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Legal Assistant I (S) for the Indigent Defense Services, Public Defender 26 District. The role supports front-desk functions, answering phones, greeting visitors, and filing while utilizing MS Office tools.

Fluent English and Spanish are preferred, with strong oral and written communication. This time-limited, grant-funded position runs through June 30, 2027, with a competitive salary range.”