District Attorney Legal Assistant

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 40.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina Judicial Branch seeks a District Attorney Legal Assistant to support the district attorney’s office in Mecklenburg County. The role includes answering phones, assisting the public, typing and preparing legal documents, and managing files for court appearances.

Responsibilities also cover assisting victims and witnesses in understanding court processes, gathering information for prosecutions, and coordinating daily operations of the victim and witness program.

Formación

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years of legal secretarial experience.

Responsabilidades

• Answer phones and assist the public.
• Type correspondence and prepare case files.
• Prepare legal documents and maintain case files.
• Assist victims and witnesses in understanding and preparing for court.
• Gather information to assist in prosecuting cases.
• Coordinate routine daily operations for the victim and witness program.

Conocimientos

answer phones

assist the public

type correspondence

prepare legal documents

prepare files

assist victims and witnesses

gather information for prosecution

other duties as assigned

Educación

High school diploma or GED + 2 years legal secretarial experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Agency

District Attorney

Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 29

Job Classification Title

District Attorney Legal Assistant (S)

Position Number

65003360

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,731.00 - $65,611.00

• 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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

EEO Statement

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.

T h e 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.