Administrative Legal Support Staff

The State's Attorney's Office for Charles County Maryland • La Plata, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The State's Attorney's Office for Charles County is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to prosecutors in a fast-paced criminal justice environment. This position plays an important role in case preparation, records management, and serving as a point of contact for law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, and the public.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to quickly learn specialized software and digital case management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to view objectionable or graphic material related to criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Legal, law enforcement, court, or administrative office experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist prosecutors with case preparation, scheduling, and trial support.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information in case management systems and databases.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents as assigned.
• Answer and route telephone calls professionally.
• Schedule meetings, court appearances, and appointments.
• Communicate effectively with victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed