District Attorney Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina•Wilmington, NC

9d•$39,731 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the New Hanover County office. This role involves answering phones, assisting the public, typing correspondence, preparing legal documents and files, and assisting victims and witnesses in understanding and preparing for court. The position also requires gathering information to aid in case prosecution.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Enterprise Justice/Odyssey, eWarrants, eDiscovery, and Axon is a plus.

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; and other duties as assigned.

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