Legal Assistant - Tulsa County District Attorney's Office
About The Position
Legal Assistants in the Criminal Information Center support Assistant District Attorneys in prosecuting criminal cases for the Tulsa County District Attorney. They prepare legal documents for felony and misdemeanor cases, manage dockets, oversee filing, and record case-management information in data systems. The role may require attending court for real-time data entry. Candidates should have a sound work ethic, an interest in public service, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. The work is performed in a high-traffic office setting with moderate noise at the courthouse. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual salary is $36,000. Benefits include State of Oklahoma benefits, insurance plans, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly, 13 paid holidays, and Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Requirements
- High-school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent organizational and data-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment while working with multiple attorneys and legal staff.
- Ability to work with speed and accuracy.
- Computer skills, primarily with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of office machines such as phones, copiers/fax machines, and printers.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and spoken communication skills.
- Ability, with or without accommodation, to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Physical ability to talk and hear, stand and walk, sit, bend and stoop, use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects, occasionally reach overhead, and potentially lift or move up to 20 pounds; close vision is required.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents for felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Provide docket management.
- Oversee filing and record case-management information in data systems.
- Attend court when needed for real-time data entry.
- Work with multiple attorneys and assignments as part of a team of information specialists.
Benefits
- Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including insurance plans.
- Paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
