Paralegal & Administrative Assistant — Public Defense

Knox County Ohio; Mount Vernon (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Public retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Knox County Public Defender’s Office in Mount Vernon, OH seeks a Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the staff and assist in preparing briefs and pleadings for cases filed in courts. The role requires legal document handling, filing, and calendar management to ensure timely submissions.

The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, public retirement, and an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• At least two years of legal experience, preferably in a public sector setting.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent licensure preferred.
• Notary Public or willingness to obtain within one year of employment.

Responsabilités

• Prepare or assist in preparing briefs and pleadings for court filings.
• Transcribe, format, type and proof documents using legal terminology.
• Proofread material for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain materials for briefs according to court rules and deadlines.
• File documents electronically and/or manually in courts.
• Conduct legal research using online databases and tools.
• Monitor deadlines using Excel calendars and docketing systems.
• Prepare legal correspondence between attorneys, prosecutors, courts, and clients.

Connaissances

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Formation

Paralegal certificate

Outils

Microsoft Office

Docketing software

Description du poste

Knox County Public Defender’s Office in Mount Vernon, OH seeks a Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the staff and assist in preparing briefs and pleadings for cases filed in courts. The role requires legal document handling, filing, and calendar management to ensure timely submissions.

The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, public retirement, and an Employee Assistance