Legal Support Specialist – Trial Team

Claytoncountyga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County in Kentucky is seeking a Legal Assistant II to perform advanced legal administrative work for a trial team, including preparing cases for arraignment, trial, motions, and grand jury calendars.

The role involves preparing calendars, subpoenas, and discovery, maintaining files, and assisting with notices, arraignments, and related court processes while coordinating with attorneys and investigators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of administrative support in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal administrative work for a trial team consisting of Assistant District Attorney/Assistant Solicitor General, Investigator Supervisor, and Investigator.
• Prepares all arraignment, trial, motions, and Grand Jury calendars and subpoenas for assigned courtroom; maintains files for all calendars and distributes.
• Prepare discovery to be given out at arraignment and trial calendar calls; ensure pleas and related documents are processed and filed.
• Maintain calendar and logs for cases assigned to attorneys and investigators; coordinate with court personnel.
• Prepare detainer/extradition papers for subjects; prepare bench warrants and bond forfeitures as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Criminal Justice Information System

WordPerfect

Microsoft Word

Job description

Clayton County in Kentucky is seeking a Legal Assistant II to perform advanced legal administrative work for a trial team, including preparing cases for arraignment, trial, motions, and grand jury calendars.

The role involves preparing calendars, subpoenas, and discovery, maintaining files, and assisting with notices, arraignments, and related court processes while coordinating with attorneys and investigators.