Legal Assistant: Paralegal Support & Case Management

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND seeks an organized legal office assistant to manage case files, prepare and issue legal documents, and support court scheduling. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field and practical experience in a prosecutorial setting or senior secretarial work in a law office, with proficiency in MS Office and legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements cover paralegal studies or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and legal document formatting.
• Ability to maintain case files and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain case files for various court matters.
• Prepare and issue legal documents and discovery.
• Coordinate court schedules and provide secretarial support.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Paperless environment

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Legal terminology

Education

Associates or better in Paralegal Studies or related field

AS/AS degree in law-related field (two-year college)

Tools

Odyssey

JustWare

eProsecutor

evidence.com

Axon

Job description

Cass County Government in Fargo, ND seeks an organized legal office assistant to manage case files, prepare and issue legal documents, and support court scheduling. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field and practical experience in a prosecutorial setting or senior secretarial work in a law office, with proficiency in MS Office and legal terminology.