Legal Administrative Specialist (Case & Calendar Focus)

The Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

13 days annual leave

Job summary

The Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office (MCPDO) seeks zealous and dedicated administrative professionals to serve as Administrative Assistants. The Administrative Assistant will ensure all case files are organized and up-to-date while providing high-quality customer service to clients and attorneys.

Ideal candidates combine interest in indigent defense with strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, court communications, and document

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or educational equivalent, legal secretarial training preferred.
• College-level coursework in secretarial/legal practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains physical and digital files.
• Prepares documents (correspondence, memos, pleadings, subpoenas) with proper formatting and grammar.
• Edits and proofs initial drafts, transcribes dictation, and assembles copies for filing and mailing.
• Communicates with attorneys, clients, court officials and the public.
• Manages attorney calendars and records court appearances on office and personal calendars.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Confidentiality & ethics

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Legal office software

Job description

The Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office (MCPDO) seeks zealous and dedicated administrative professionals to serve as Administrative Assistants. The Administrative Assistant will ensure all case files are organized and up-to-date while providing high-quality customer service to clients and attorneys.

Ideal candidates combine interest in indigent defense with strong administrative skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, court communications, and document