PD Legal Assistant Temporary

State of North Carolina•Columbus, OH

3d•$19 - $25

About The Position

This position is temporary, part-time, 24 hours per week. The Office of the Public Defender, District 15 in Columbus County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys.

Requirements

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation; legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operate computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.
Skill in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; typing with accuracy and speed; and answering a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to: screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; spell accurately and use proper grammar; learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents; use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats; develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices; and provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.
High school graduation, or equivalent, and one year of legal clerical experience.