Legal Assistant III Temporary

State of North Carolina • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Capital Defender's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to assist staff with office processes to include but not limited to opening of new cases; processing of appointments and expert funding requests.

Requirements

• High school diploma and three (3) years of legal clerical experience
• Completion of a two-year legal Secretarial Science or Business Administration Associate Degree and one (1) year of responsible legal secretarial experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of office management practices and procedures
• Knowledge of court system practices, forms and procedures
• Knowledge of NC General Statutes related to criminal defense
• Knowledge of general office computer software and hardware
• Skills in computer technology
• Skills in audio-visual equipment
• Skills in digital files
• Skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to explain office procedures to judicial personnel and the public
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and make necessary decisions with accuracy
• Ability to prepare forms and legal documents
• Ability to transcribe material in prescribed format with a high degree of accuracy using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce legal documents
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to organize and complete work by specific guidelines
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Opening of new cases
• Processing of appointments
• Processing of expert funding requests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED