Legal Assistant: Court & Case Support

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a legal assistant to support Child Support Enforcement, Youth and Family Services, or Services for Adults attorneys. The role involves drafting pleadings, preparing court documents, and coordinating with court staff on a daily basis.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least two years of related experience, and familiarity with legal terminology and records. A valid NC/SC driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of directly related experience
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: N/A
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Responsabilités

• Perform general office duties such as receiving and placing telephone calls; schedule and make appointments; and draft office memos
• Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials; make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed material
• Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses
• Prepare, process and file legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, court orders, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
• Assist attorneys in collecting necessary information such as employment, medical, or other records
• Complete various forms, such as reports, trial and courtroom requests, court orders and applications for clients
• Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes
• Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases
• Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Mecklenburg County Government seeks a legal assistant to support Child Support Enforcement, Youth and Family Services, or Services for Adults attorneys. The role involves drafting pleadings, preparing court documents, and coordinating with court staff on a daily basis.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least two years of related experience, and familiarity with legal terminology and records. A valid NC/SC driver's license may be required.