District Attorney Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

SALARY RANGE: $38,574.00 - $63,700.00 The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Edgecombe 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 high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees