Public Defender Legal Assistant

Judicial Branch; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Public Defender Legal Assistant (S) to provide essential secretarial support to office attorneys in District 18. Responsibilities include answering calls, assisting clients at the front window, and handling word processing, filing, and mail distribution.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of legal clerical experience. Spanish fluency is preferred but not required. EEO and equal opportunity employment are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of legal clerical experience.
• Spanish language fluency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answering and screening incoming calls and assisting clients and the public at the front window.
• Word processing and typing letters and forms.
• Filing documents; opening, screening, and distributing mail.
• Other duties as assigned by attorneys or supervisor.

Skills

Office practices

Legal terminology

Grammar & punctuation

Legal forms

Document handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Agency Indigent Defense Services Division PUBLIC DEFENDER 18 DISTRICT

Job Classification Title

Public Defender Legal Assistant (S)

Position Number 60008452

Grade 30013121

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences SALARY RANGE: $39,731.00 - $65,273.00 The Office of the Public Defender, District 18 in Orange County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Primary duties will include answering and screening incoming calls and assisting clients and the public at the front window of the office.

Other duties include but are not limited to the following:

• assisting clients and attorneys as requested;
• word processing;
• typing letters and forms;
• filing documents;
• opening, screening, and distributing mail;
• and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

• office practices and procedures;
• legal terminology;
• grammar and punctuation;
• legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents;
• commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operate computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.

Skill in:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• typing with accuracy and speed;
• answering a multi-line telephone system.

Ability to:

• screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination;
• spell accurately and use proper grammar;
• learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents;
• use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats;
• develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices;
• and provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school graduation, or equivalent, and one year of legal clerical experience. Spanish language fluence preferred but not required.

EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

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