District Attorney Legal Assistant
About The Position
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. SALARY RANGE: $38,574.00 - $63,700.00 Are you interested in serving your community and working to protect the most vulnerable victims? Are you motivated and organized? If the answer is yes, the District Attorney's Office is looking for YOU to join our team! Experience with special victims and DCI certified is a plus, but not a requirement. Come make a difference with us! The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 34, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Wilkes 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with special victims and DCI certified is a plus, but not a requirement.
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
