Legal Assistant I - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Ada County • Boise, ID

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe place to live and work, giving a voice to crime victims and advocating for the citizens of Ada County. This position performs secretarial and technical work supporting multiple attorneys practicing criminal law. The Legal Assistant I performs clerical and secretarial work requiring knowledge of legal terminology, format and procedures. Duties are routine in nature carried out according to pre-defined guidelines. This position is located in the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Criminal Division.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, business administration, public administration or related field
• Previous general experience in public administration, professional law office, or public safety agency performing advanced administrative support duties, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A typing speed of 55-60 WPM
• Knowledge of business English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and arithmetic
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods and procedures and rules of the court preferred
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, experience with Adobe or PDF editing software preferred
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer
• Ability to type from rough draft copy at a high rate of speed and accuracy
• Ability to prepare accurate reports from statistical or legal information
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be flexible in responding to a variety of requests
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, members of other agencies and the general public
• Ability to interact with the general public, some of whom may be irate or under stress, in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• The incumbent is subject to a criminal records check and fingerprinting
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics set for the legal profession
• The incumbent will work closely with law enforcement and court personnel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods and procedures and rules of the court
• Experience with Adobe or PDF editing software

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in the preparation of files for litigation
• Researches files for information
• Enters required data from cases into a computer database
• Corresponds with appropriate law enforcement agencies to receive needed information
• Prepares legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings and discoveries
• Processes criminal complaints, warrants, subpoenas and legal documents
• Proofreads briefs and other material for accuracy, completeness, grammar and punctuation
• Writes draft pleadings and agreements based upon the general instruction of the attorney
• Manages calendaring system for attorneys of court appearances, deadline attentions, interviews and appointments, creates ticklers for case files
• Schedules hearings, meetings, and appointments with witnesses, courts and other individuals as required
• Sorts files and indexes office records, legal documents, library materials and case materials
• Manages calendaring system, creates ticklers for case files, and pulls appropriate files
• Tracks assigned cases to assist the attorney with court case management and to help assure events are accomplished in the proper sequence and in the proper timeframe
• Maintains reference files and associated logs
• Creates jury lists
• Files necessary documents with the appropriate authority (agency, District Court, Court of Appeals, etc.)
• Answers written and verbal inquiries for routine information
• Acts as receptionist when needed
• Prepares and processes retainers, extraditions, habeas corpus documents and fugitive warrant cases
• Prepares travel arrangements and expense vouchers for motels, airline tickets, mileage and meals for witnesses
• Drafts and prepares probation violation pleadings
• Provides clerical assistance to other departmental offices (i.e., Civil, Juvenile and Magistrate)
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96 % employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree