District Attorney Legal Assistant

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

Agency District Attorney Division DISTRICT ATTORNEY 16 Job Classification Title District Attorney Legal Assistant (S) Position Number Grade 30013231

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $39,731.00 - $65,611.00

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 16, Durham County, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• answer phones
• assist the public
• type correspondence
• prepare legal documents
• prepare files
• assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court
• gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases
• and other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of:

• court system and procedures
• legal terminology
• community resources to refer victims and witnesses

Skill in:

• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• accurately typing 35-40 wpm
• answering a multi-line telephone system

Ability to:

• interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services
• coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program
• manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed
• communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public
• and calmly handle stressful situations

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.

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

EEO Statement

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.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.