Legal Assistant & Court Proceedings Coordinator

Tippecanoe County Government; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Government seeks a Legal Assistant in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide clerical, legal, and technical support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and assist the public.

The role includes supervising part-time staff, drafting documents, managing court calendars, e-filing in PCMS, and coordinating with law enforcement while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise part-time staff and interns, train, delegate, and monitor workload.
• Draft and file a wide range of legal documents and notices using PCMS.
• Manage court calendars, diversions, plea agreements, and associated filings.
• Communicate with attorneys and assist with case management and hearings.
• Prepare charges and e-file documents in PCMS; track case data and logs.
• Maintain confidentiality of department information per state requirements.
• Coordinate with law enforcement for warrants, reports, and certifications.
• Perform general clerical duties, field calls, and process mail daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Odyssey

PCMS

BMV portal

Job description

Tippecanoe County Government seeks a Legal Assistant in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to provide clerical, legal, and technical support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and assist the public.

The role includes supervising part-time staff, drafting documents, managing court calendars, e-filing in PCMS, and coordinating with law enforcement while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.