Legal Assistant I - County Attorney (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs professional legal work of moderate difficulty by assisting attorneys throughout various phases of the legal process.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of general office, legal secretary, or administrative support experience.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms, and document preparation.
Knowledge of pertinent legal databases and rules of criminal procedure.
Knowledge of clerical and office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough legal documents and correspondence.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently under general supervision.
Ability to answer inquiries and provide information clearly and professionally.
Ability to maintain security and adhere to office policies and procedures.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with associates, other departments, external agencies, and the public.
Ability to keep management informed of key operational issues.
Ability to remain current with knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree on a year-per-year basis.

Responsibilities

Formats, types, and prepares legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda from drafts and instructions.
Files legal documents with courts and other appropriate entities, obtaining necessary hearing dates.
Maintains attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, meetings, and deadlines.
Assists clients, courts, and the general public via telephone and in person, providing information and support.
Processes, copies, scans, and logs incoming and outgoing case documents.
Assists attorneys with trial and court preparation by organizing documents, evidence, and exhibits.
Reviews documents for completeness and accuracy, analyzing as needed to determine next steps in case management.
Maintains accurate case data and compiles information for statistical reports.
E-files legal documents through electronic case management and filing systems.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.