District Attorney Admin Asst I

North Carolina Courts; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina's District Attorney Office in Jackson County is seeking a District Attorney Admin Asst I to support trial preparation and expedite the criminal court docket. The role includes administrative and paralegal tasks and may supervise clerical staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with 5 years of legal secretarial or admin office management experience, or an associate degree with 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant secretarial experience.
• Associate degree with three years of experience in secretarial/legal support or paralegal training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as allowed by posting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily administrative operations in the DA's office.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and resolve criminal court matters.
• Maintain or supervise office record keeping and forms processing activities.
• Prepare legal documents and review case files for trial.
• May assist in developing court calendars and continuances.

Skills

Office management

Court system practices

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma + 5 yrs legal secretarial experience

Associate degree in Secretarial Science or Paralegal + 3 yrs experience

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

District Attorney Admin Asst I# State of North Carolina Careers## District Attorney Admin Asst IApply: Jackson County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (17 days left to apply): JR-128429**Agency**District Attorney**Division**DISTRICT ATTORNEY 43**Job Classification Title**District Attorney Admin Asst I (S)**Position Number**65003420**Grade**30013179**About Us**DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.**Description of Work**SALARY RANGE: $49,721.00 - $75,370.00 The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 43, Jackson County, is seeking a qualified administrative assistant to assist in preparing cases for trial and in expediting the criminal court docket, and other duties as assigned. The administrative assistant will perform administrative and paralegal functions in the office and may supervise clerical support staff.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Duties include, but are not limited to the following:* Coordinate the daily administrative operations in the office.* Respond to inquiries from the public and resolve problems related to criminal court matters.* Maintain or supervise office record keeping and forms processing activities.* Prepare legal documents.* Review case reports and defendant case files to assure they are complete for trial; obtain additional case information when needed.* May assist in developing court calendars.* May respond to requests for case continuances.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:** **Knowledge of:**office management practices and procedures, court system practices, forms and procedures; NC General Statutes apply to DA/PD's office to prepare legal documents and forms. **Ability to:**communicate effectively and to maintain cooperative working relationships with court officials, defendants, and the public; locate and compile information from different sources for case files; learn and apply laws to different situations. **Supplemental and Contact Information:****INSTRUCTIONS:** Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will **not**be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. **\\*NOTE\\***Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application *before s*ubmitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.*All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.*The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Charmaine J. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school diploma and five (5) years of legal secretarial or administrative office management experience; or completion of a two-year associate degree in Secretarial Science or a Certified Paralegal program and three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Attach cover letter and résumé.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Charmaine James Leeks**Email:**[e-mail]