Legal Support Specialist: Court Scheduling & Docs

County-of-Burleigh; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Burleigh County is seeking a detail-oriented legal office support specialist to assist the State's Attorney and legal staff. Responsibilities include preparing case files, subpoenas, and court documents, scheduling, and coordinating with courts and law enforcement.

The role requires proficiency in Word, strong typing, and solid written and verbal communication; candidates should be able to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing legal office support.
• Proficient with word processing software such as Word; excellent typing skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files necessary.
• 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 the limited supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree (legal field)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Burleigh County is seeking a detail-oriented legal office support specialist to assist the State's Attorney and legal staff. Responsibilities include preparing case files, subpoenas, and court documents, scheduling, and coordinating with courts and law enforcement.

The role requires proficiency in Word, strong typing, and solid written and verbal communication; candidates should be able to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision and pass a background check.