Felony Legal Assistant

Lubbock County • Lubbock TX 79401, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing legal assistance to assigned legal staff, and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. Assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents.

Requirements

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong ability to communicate and get along with others.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Capability to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Runs multiple Court dockets each week.
• Prepares all Court documents required for guilty pleas and trials, under the direction of the assigned attorney including judgments, dismissals, amendments, etc.
• Communicates with the Court Clerks to finalize plea paperwork.
• Emails judgments to defense attorneys prior to plea date.
• Files proper paperwork with the courts.
• Helps with phones when the receptionist is out.
• Other duties as may be assigned by Chief Administrator or his designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed