Prosecutor's Office Legal Assistant: Case & Court Support

Tippecanoe County Government; Terre Town (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Government in Indiana seeks a Legal Assistant for the Supervising Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to provide clerical, legal, and technical support to the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and assist the public.

The role involves preparing various legal documents, managing court calendars, e-filing in PCMS, coordinating with law enforcement, and maintaining confidential records in compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of applicable work experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising part-time staff and interns, including workload analysis, training, planning, delegating, and evaluating performances.
• Drafts and maintains legal documents for e-filing in Prosecutor Criminal Management Systems (PCMS).
• Prints and reviews court calendars, tracks diversions and plea agreements, and prepares necessary motions and orders for e-filing.
• Communicates with attorneys and law enforcement as needed and supports case management and show proof hearings.
• Scans and files documents, tracks e-filed cases in Odyssey, and maintains confidential records per state requirements.

Job description

Tippecanoe County Government in Indiana seeks a Legal Assistant for the Supervising Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to provide clerical, legal, and technical support to the Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and assist the public.

The role involves preparing various legal documents, managing court calendars, e-filing in PCMS, coordinating with law enforcement, and maintaining confidential records in compliance with state requirements.