Criminal Justice Legal Assistant (DA Office)

Judicial Branch; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 16 in Durham County, NC, seeks a Legal Assistant (S) to provide legal support to prosecutors. Duties include answering phones, assisting the public, typing; preparing legal documents and files; and aiding victims and witnesses to prepare for court.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with two years of legal secretarial experience. The NC Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering state benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones
• Assist the public
• Type correspondence
• Prepare legal documents
• Prepare files
• Assist victims and witnesses in understanding and preparing for court
• Gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases
• and other duties as assigned

Skills

Typing 35-40 wpm

Phone system operation

Interpersonal communication

Court procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 16 in Durham County, NC, seeks a Legal Assistant (S) to provide legal support to prosecutors. Duties include answering phones, assisting the public, typing; preparing legal documents and files; and aiding victims and witnesses to prepare for court.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with two years of legal secretarial experience. The NC Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering state benefits.