Legal Assistant II

Ada County • Boise, ID

445d • $43,659 - $60,091

About The Position

The Legal Assistant II position at Ada County involves providing secretarial and technical support to multiple attorneys or judges within the Trial Court Administration. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes, including document preparation, scheduling, and case management. The position requires a high level of proficiency in legal terminology and procedures, as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of legal secretarial or related experience.
• Minimum typing proficiency of 60 words per minute.
• Considerable knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods, and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Types and formats legal documents, including correspondence, opinions/findings, pleadings, and discoveries.
• Proofreads material for accuracy, completeness, and punctuation.
• Schedules hearings, meetings, and appointments.
• Manages calendaring system, creates ticklers for case files and workload projects, and pulls appropriate files.
• Keeps calendars for court appearances, deadline attentions, interviews, and appointments.
• Researches files for information.
• Maintains reference files and associated logs.
• Sorts, files and indexes documents and materials.
• Answers written and verbal inquiries for routine information.
• Enters required data from cases into a computer database.
• Manages case files.
• Provides trial support.
• May support multiple District Judges.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• 457(b)
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees