Legal Assistant
About The Position
The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. The Office of the County Attorney strives to provide superior legal services, advice and counsel, advocacy and representation to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, County department directors and employees of Mecklenburg County while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards of conduct. If you enjoy working with the public and are looking for a career where your work is important to the community, come be a part of Mecklenburg County Government and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of directly related experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Responsibilities
- Perform general office duties associated with assigned area such as receiving and placing telephone calls; schedule and make appointments; and draft office memos
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials; make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed material
- Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses
- Prepare, process and file legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, court orders, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
- Assist attorneys in collecting any necessary information such as employment, medical, or other records
- Complete various forms, such as reports, trial and courtroom requests, court orders and applications for clients
- Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes
- Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases
- Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
