Paralegal & Court Support Specialist

COUNTY OF DODGE; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off after 30 days

10 paid holidays

Health Savings Account with employer

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flex spending

Wisconsin Retirement System with match

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in the District Attorney's Office to schedule trials, prepare court documents, and maintain case files. This full-time, non-exempt role requires coordinating with officials, judges, and staff to ensure timely filings and responsive service to the public.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, track deadlines, and support attorneys with administrative tasks while upholding confidentiality and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology, formats and processes.
• Familiar with Wisconsin statutes and state administrative rules.
• Ability to prepare Court documents accurately and timely.
• Strong note-taking, organization and record-keeping skills.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prepare cases for trials and hearings with timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents for review and file with courts and tribunals.
• Respond to public inquiries and coordinate with officials and professionals.
• Organize case files, pleadings, discovery and correspondence.
• Maintain calendars and reminders for legal proceedings.
• Attend court hearings to assist attorneys with admin tasks.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems and records.
• Coordinate security, travel and client contact as needed.
• Provide backup support to other office staff and attorneys.
• Ensure confidentiality and security procedures are followed.

Skills

Legal terminology

Office software

Document preparation

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associates in Paralegal Studies

TIME certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Dodge County is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant in the District Attorney's Office to schedule trials, prepare court documents, and maintain case files. This full-time, non-exempt role requires coordinating with officials, judges, and staff to ensure timely filings and responsive service to the public.

The ideal candidate will manage calendars, track deadlines, and support attorneys with administrative tasks while upholding confidentiality and legal compliance.