District Attorney Legal Assistant

Judicial Branch; United States; In loco; USD 40.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a legal support professional to assist prosecutors in Halifax County. Responsibilities include answering phones, guiding the public, preparing legal documents, and managing case files.

The role also supports victims and witnesses in court preparations and information gathering to aid prosecutions. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of legal secretarial experience; familiarity with court procedures and MS Office is

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of legal secretarial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology helpful.
• Ability to assist prosecutors and manage confidential information.

Mansioni

• Answer phones and assist the public.
• Type correspondence and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare and manage files for prosecutions.
• Assist victims and witnesses with court readiness and information.
• Coordinate information to support prosecution of cases.

Conoscenze

Typing 35-40 wpm

Phone handling (multi-line)

Interpersonal communication

Information gathering

Court procedures familiarity

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

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 7, Halifax County, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.

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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