Legal Assistant

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND seeks an organized legal office assistant to manage case files, prepare and issue legal documents, and support court scheduling. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field and practical experience in a prosecutorial setting or senior secretarial work in a law office, with proficiency in MS Office and legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements cover paralegal studies or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and legal document formatting.
• Ability to maintain case files and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain case files for various court matters.
• Prepare and issue legal documents and discovery.
• Coordinate court schedules and provide secretarial support.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Paperless environment

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Legal terminology

Education

Associates or better in Paralegal Studies or related field

AS/AS degree in law-related field (two-year college)

Tools

Odyssey

JustWare

eProsecutor

evidence.com

Axon

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY:$50,704 - $55,534 *Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $70,017 and COLA.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision this position performs a variety of moderately complex duties associated with general office assistance in a legal setting, including preparing and issuing legal documents; creating and maintaining case files; assisting in coordinating and tracking court schedules; performing general secretarial support; and other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate of Science or Applied Science degree in a law related field from a two-year college or accredited academy; or
• Three years of experience working in a prosecutorial setting; or
• Two years of senior secretarial or paralegal experience in a law office.

Technology and Equipment Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.

DESIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience in the preparation, formatting and filing of legal documents.
• Familiarity with court and law enforcement computer programs such as Odyssey, JustWare, eProsecutor, evidence.com, and Axon.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stress atmosphere.

JOB DUTIES

• Creation and maintenance of case files for felony, misdemeanor, and/or appellate cases.
• Utilization of programs including eProsecutor, Odyssey court docketing, Odyssey file and serve, Axon Justice, and others.
• Preparation and timely disposition of legal documents and correspondence utilizing comprehensive knowledge of English language, including spelling and punctuation, as well as legal terminology, applicable court rules, policies, legal citations, and formatting requirements.
• Preparation and dissemination of discovery.
• Operation of office equipment, including computers, multi-line phone systems, copiers, printers, and scanners.
• Compliance with office and countywide policies and procedures.
• Professional, tactful, and respectful interactions with department employees, other state and county employees, and the public.
• Performance of general secretarial support.
• Other duties as required.

Timely and regular attendance is required as is the ability to interact productively with co-workers and satisfactorily perform the duties and functions of the job.

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Paralegal Studies or related field.

Experience

Preferred

2 years:

Senior secretarial or paralegal experience in a law office.

3 years:

Experience in a prosecutorial setting

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