Legal Assistant I: Court & Documents Coordinator

Burleigh County; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Burleigh County in Bismarck, ND, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the State's Attorney and legal staff by performing clerical, technical, and paraprofessional duties. This role involves compiling documents, coordinating with court officials, notifying witnesses, preparing pleadings, and ensuring timely filing and service of papers.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of legal office experience, familiarity with legal terminology, and strong typing and MS Word skills.

Qualifications

• Requires two (2) years of experience performing legal office support.
• Must be proficient with word processing software such as Word and possess excellent typing skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files.
• Requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, or the general public.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under limited supervision.
• Applicant will be subject to a post offer civil and criminal background check.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collect necessary documents and reports.
• Consult with clerk of the court on case scheduling.
• Notify witnesses of trial dates and appearances.
• Prepare case files and subpoenas.
• Maintain court calendar.
• Assist in preparation of legal documents including pleadings, motions, summonses, informations, etc.
• Ensure documents are filed in appropriate court and served on all parties prior to deadlines.
• Prepare exhibits for courtroom presentation.
• Consult with sheriff and police departments on court scheduling for officers.
• Schedule appointments for attorneys with public and other professionals.
• Provide clerical assistance including typing, filing, sorting and distributing mail.
• Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
• Assist with documentation of dispositions, filings of fact, conclusions of law, certificates of record, appendices.
• Act as backup Legal Secretary when required.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Education

Associate degree with emphasis in legal field

Tools

Word Processing (Microsoft Word)

Job description

Burleigh County in Bismarck, ND, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the State's Attorney and legal staff by performing clerical, technical, and paraprofessional duties. This role involves compiling documents, coordinating with court officials, notifying witnesses, preparing pleadings, and ensuring timely filing and service of papers.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of legal office experience, familiarity with legal terminology, and strong typing and MS Word skills.