District Attorney Legal Assistant - Prosecution Support

Judicial Branch; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing 35-40 wpm

Phone handling (multi-line)

Interpersonal communication

Information gathering

Court procedures familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

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