Administrative Legal Assistant

Morton County•Mandan, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Morton County is a committed public service employer devoted to our Team and the steadfast citizens who make up this great community. The ideals we are tasked with instilling in our Team Members are what make this institution remarkable. We have a strong belief in providing comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient services to our community, our constituents, and our Team while providing these services in a collaborative, considerate, ethical and fiscally responsible manner. Our ability to provide exceptional customer service is directly attributable to the quality of our Team and the culture we cultivate. We work to build a culture that is responsive to our team by listening to the needs of our Team Members and their families. From there, we work diligently to provide a comprehensive and affordable benefits program. We ask that you consider Morton County as your next employer. The position ensures a smooth flow of information throughout the Office of States Attorney by coordinating office activities and performing a variety of specialized, complex and confidential administrative support duties including but not limited to: scheduling hearings, drafting legal correspondence, filing, typing, transcribing, answering phones and greeting visitors, clients, and court personnel. The work requires knowledge of secretarial and general office practices, strong attention to details and impeccable professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of office support or clerical experience
Able to work efficiently without supervision
Strong task management abilities
Proficiency in MS Office
Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar
Proficiency with word processing equipment
Proficiency in oral communications
Notary Eligible
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and training that provides similar knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position

Responsibilities

Maintain the Office's Court Calendar by reconciling it twice daily to assure hearings, trials, depositions, meetings, team member leave requests, and other pertinent data is recorded and up to date
Welcomes, screens, and assists the general public, law enforcement personnel, social services, judges, court administration, victims, witnesses, defense attorneys’, defendants, and other key partners
Reviews, prints, and distributes all incoming email correspondence accurately and timely
Performs filing, faxing, responding to incoming phone calls and messages, and preparing and sorting incoming/outgoing mail
Organizes and centrally locates court files for upcoming court appearances
Prepares initial files for the Victim Witness Program
Preserves and maintains client confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned