Public Defender Legal Assistant / Bilingual Receptionist

State of North Carolina•Mecklenburg County Courthouse Mecklenburg, NC

6d•$38,574 - $63,372•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 26 in Mecklenburg County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answering multi-line telephone, greeting and assisting visitors and staff, and daily filing. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills. We are seeking someone who speaks English and Spanish fluently and enjoys a challenge while assisting persons over the telephone and in person.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalency certificate
One (1) year of legal clerical experience
Speak English and Spanish fluently
Operate Microsoft Office products
Operate Cisco Phone System
Operate copiers
Knowledge of legal terms and forms
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Typing with accuracy and speed
Answering a multi-line telephone system
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
Provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures