Public Defender Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina in Forsyth County seeks a Public Defender Legal Assistant to provide clerical support for district attorneys. The role involves word processing, filing, answering calls, and mail handling to assist attorneys and clients.

Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and attention to detail are essential. Minimum education is a high school diploma with one year of legal clerical experience; online application is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation.
• Must complete an online application; résumés are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support for office attorneys including word processing, typing forms, filing documents, and maintaining records.
• Answer and screen incoming calls; open, screen, and distribute mail; assist clients and attorneys as requested.
• Screen communications and route to proper destination; maintain document formats and assist with program procedures.
• Ensure application materials are complete and uploaded as required.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Typing speed

Phone system

Grammar and attention to detail

Document formatting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Public Defender Legal Assistant# State of North Carolina Careers## Public Defender Legal AssistantApply: Forsyth County, NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 4, 2026 (19 days left to apply): JR-128461**Agency**Indigent Defense Services**Division**PUBLIC DEFENDER 31 DISTRICT**Job Classification Title**Public Defender Legal Assistant (S)**Position Number**60095066**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: $47,380.00 - $49,900.00** The Office of the Public Defender, District 31in Forsyth 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. **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. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. 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. *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.Travis DavisNC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Divisionhttp://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers **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 equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience. **Attach cover letter and résumé.****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.**Recruiter:**Travis Edward Davis**Email:**[e-mail]