Legal Assistant: Case Discovery & Trial Prep

Adamscountyil; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks a Legal Assistant to support the office in criminal case administration. Primary duties include preparing correspondence to victims, witnesses and officers, handling discovery, and preparing subpoenas and writs for trials.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with no travel. Candidate must have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong organization, confidentiality, and integrity in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sends letters to victims, witnesses and officers involved in criminal cases.
• Prepares subpoenas and court notices for trials.
• Disburses discovery in cases to defense attorneys.
• Pulls files for jury trials monthly.
• Updates and monitors jury trial list on monthly basis.
• Prepare writs to bring defendants to court from the Department of Corrections for court appearances.
• Prepares Statement of Facts once a case has been sentenced to the Department of Corrections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Public interaction

Integrity

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks a Legal Assistant to support the office in criminal case administration. Primary duties include preparing correspondence to victims, witnesses and officers, handling discovery, and preparing subpoenas and writs for trials.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with no travel. Candidate must have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong organization, confidentiality, and integrity in a professional office setting.