District Attorney Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina • Lumberton, NC

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About The Position

This position is temporary, full-time, and will end on April 30, 2025. The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 20, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Robeson 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

• 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 Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to accurately type 35-40 wpm
• Skill in answering a multi-line telephone system

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses
• Ability to coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program
• Ability to manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses
• 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

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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED