Legal Support Specialist for District Attorney Office

North Carolina Utilities Commission; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch – District Attorney’s Office in Durham County seeks a District Attorney Legal Assistant to support prosecutors by answering phones, preparing legal documents, organizing files, and assisting victims and witnesses for court.

The position requires a high school diploma with two years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, accurate typing (35–40 wpm), and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two years of legal secretarial experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to type 35–40 wpm.
• Ability to interview victims and witnesses to gather information.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and assist the public.
• Type correspondence and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare files and assist victims and witnesses for court.
• Gather information to support prosecutions; coordinate daily operations of the victim/witness program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35-40 wpm

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North Carolina Judicial Branch – District Attorney’s Office in Durham County seeks a District Attorney Legal Assistant to support prosecutors by answering phones, preparing legal documents, organizing files, and assisting victims and witnesses for court.

The position requires a high school diploma with two years of legal secretarial experience, strong MS Office skills, accurate typing (35–40 wpm), and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse communities.