Public Defender Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team as a legal secretary. This role involves providing essential support to attorneys by managing communications, preparing documents, and maintaining office organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the legal field while ensuring smooth operations within a dynamic office environment. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to support legal professionals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Defined benefit retirement

Flexible benefits

Supplemental insurance

Qualifications

• One year of legal clerical experience is required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and office procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support for office attorneys.
• Assist clients and attorneys, manage calls, and file documents.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Typing accuracy and speed

Multi-line telephone system

Education

High school graduation or equivalency certificate

Tools

Computer

Printer

Switchboard

Copiers

Job description

Description of Work

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

The Office of the Public Defender, District 16 in Durham County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assist clients and attorneys as requested; word processing; type forms; file documents; answer and screen incoming calls; open, screen, and distribute mail; and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of: 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; and 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.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

Supplemental and Contact Information
Instructions
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

• NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.

Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.

• I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.

Select the highest level of education you completed.

• High School or GED
• Associate Degree
• BA or BS or Degree
• Juris Doctor Degree
• MA or MS Degree
• Ph.D. Degree
• None of the above

How many years of legal clerical experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years

Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?

• North Carolina state government careers website
• Nccourts.gov
• Indeed
• Monster
• NCSC (National Center for State Courts)
• NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers)
• Other job board/website
• Employment Security Commission
• Friend/Colleague
• Professional Association
• Social Media
• Other