Public Defender Legal Assistant - Front Desk Support

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

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.