District Attorney Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina•Northampton Co Courthouse Northampton, NC

1d•$19,287 - $31,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 7, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Northampton County office. This position is permanent and part-time, working 20 hours per week. Duties include answering phones, assisting the public, typing correspondence, preparing legal documents and files, assisting victims and witnesses in understanding and preparing for court, gathering information to assist in case prosecution, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate
Two (2) years of legal secretarial experience
Knowledge of court system and procedures
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of community resources to refer victims and witnesses
Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint software
Ability to accurately type 45 wpm
Ability to interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services
Ability to coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program
Ability to manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public
Ability to calmly handle stressful situations