Legal Assistant I: Trial Prep & Discovery

Benton County Talks Trash Work Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

APERS Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Job summary

Benton County Talks Trash Work Group is hiring a Legal Assistant I in Bentonville, AR. Responsibilities include supporting prosecutors, managing calendars, filing documents, and handling confidential information, with opportunities to become certified for NCIC/ACIC histories.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, admin experience, and strong typing and organizational skills; knowledge of legal systems is helpful. This full-time clerical position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher; strong computer skills.
• Two years of administrative experience required.
• Good typing and secretarial skills; strong organizational abilities.
• Experience in the legal field is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all information received by this office in a highly confidential manner.
• Analyze and request Law Enforcement reports and evidence for the case file.
• Must be certified or able to become certified to run NCIC/ACIC criminal histories.
• File and e-file legal documents with the Circuit Clerk's Office.
• Assist prosecutors with trial preparation; create trial binders and witness lists.
• Run the prosecutor's calendars and track deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with defense attorneys, agencies, victims and witnesses.
• Screen calls from victims and direct them to appropriate personnel.
• Assist prosecutors to ensure case file is ready for court.

Skills

MS Office

Typing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Associate or higher degree in Paralegal Studies

Criminal Justice

Legal Technology

Tools

PBK (Prosecutor by Karpel)

Internal Court Connect

CIS Inquiry

iResults

Zuercher

JMS

NCIC/ACIC

Job description

Benton County Talks Trash Work Group is hiring a Legal Assistant I in Bentonville, AR. Responsibilities include supporting prosecutors, managing calendars, filing documents, and handling confidential information, with opportunities to become certified for NCIC/ACIC histories.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, admin experience, and strong typing and organizational skills; knowledge of legal systems is helpful. This full-time clerical position offers comprehensive benefits.