District Attorney Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina seeks a District Attorney Legal Assistant (S) in Durham County to support prosecutors by handling phones, preparing documents, and coordinating court appearances. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of legal secretarial experience, and strong typing (35-40 wpm) with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities include assisting victims and witnesses, organizing files, and ensuring accuracy in court filings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the court system and procedures and legal terminology.
• Ability to type legal documents accurately and efficiently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and adaptable to filing and data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and assist the public.
• Type correspondence and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare files and assist victims/witnesses for court.
• Gather information to support prosecutors in case work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Typing 35-40 wpm

Interview victims/witnesses

Oral communication

Multi-line telephone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years legal secretarial experience

Tools

Word

Excel

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

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; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.

Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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

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 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.