District Attorney Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 35, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Watauga County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answer phones; assist the public; type correspondence; prepare legal documents; prepare files; assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.
- Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.
- Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.
- Graduation from high school, or and equivalency certificate, and two years of legal/secretarial experience.
Responsibilities
- answer phones
- assist the public
- type correspondence
- prepare legal documents
- prepare files
- assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court
- gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases
- other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
