Legal Assistant

Christian County Government; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant. The role involves reviewing pleadings, drafting motions, preparing discovery, and maintaining case files, with frequent contact with agencies, the public, victims, witnesses, defense attorneys, and staff.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and ideally an Associate or Bachelor's in paralegal studies, plus at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related experience (Associate’s Degree can substitute for three years).
• Must be professional, courteous; have strong computer, keyboarding, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must identify and maintain confidential information.
• Must obtain and maintain MULES certification and run criminal histories.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test (random testing).
• Must sign and abide by confidentiality agreement.

Responsibilities

• Review pleadings and correspondence and maintain the correct case file and keep the case APA apprised.
• Draft basic motions and correspondence.
• Prepare discovery and draft discovery letters.
• Daily contact with related agencies, the public, victims and witnesses, defense attorneys and staff (in person, by phone, and in writing).
• Occasionally accompany an APA to court to assist with docket entries.
• Occasionally handle media inquiries.

Skills

Computer skills

Keyboarding

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidential information handling

MULES certification

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

MULES certification

Job description

Job Description

The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is accepting applicants for a full-time Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks including but not limited to: review pleadings and correspondence and maintain in the correct case file and keep the case APA apprised draft basic motions and correspondence prepare discovery and draft discovery letters. The Legal Assistant will have daily contact via in person contact phone and written communication with related agencies the public including victims and witnesses and defense attorneys and his/her staff. Occasionally the legal assistant may accompany an APA to court to assist with docket entries. The Legal Assistant will also on occasion receive media inquiries. Education / Experience: High School Diploma Required Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as paralegal studies preferred. Minimum of three years of related experience though an Associate’s Degree can be substituted for three years of experience. The Legal Assistant must be professional courteous have strong computer skills keyboarding skills strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to readily identify and maintain confidential information. The legal assistant must become and maintain a MULES certification and is responsible to run criminal histories. The Legal Assistant must be able to pass a criminal background check a drug test (and will be subject to random drug testing) and is required to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

Additional Information

This full-time position offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental vision and retirement.

Disclaimer

Christian County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employers. Position open until filled.

• Exempt : No
• Type : FT Employee
• Department : Prosecuting Attorney
• Location : Circuit Court Bldg