PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 3RD CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21000862
About The Position
The Law Offices of Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender’s Office, Third Judicial Circuit, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant. This full-time position provides highly responsible legal assistant support within a Division of the Public Defender's Office. Legal Assistants work in a team environment with each assistant providing support for 3-4 attorneys. Examples of work performed include preparing and filing motions, orders, and subpoenas; scanning and indexing documents into the electronic case file; preparing attorney calendars for court; preparing documents for e-filing; handling calls and making appointments for the assigned attorneys; typing correspondence for the attorney when needed and other duties which may vary by specific Division assignment.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or an equivalency diploma
- At least two (2) years of progressively responsible secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Must type at least 35 words per minute
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments based on importance
- Ability to work within a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the legal field or court system
- Knowledge and proficiency in scanning and indexing documents electronically
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Preparing and filing motions, orders, and subpoenas
- Scanning and indexing documents into the electronic case file
- Preparing attorney calendars for court
- Preparing documents for e-filing
- Handling calls and making appointments for the assigned attorneys
- Typing correspondence for the attorney when needed
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Retirement plan options
- Life Insurance coverage
- Comprehensive Health and Prescription options
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Tuition reimbursement/waivers for some State College courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
