Public Defender Legal Assistant Senior

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

SALARY RANGE: $42,332.00 - $67,321.00 The Office of the Public Defender, District 18, in Chatham County, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative support for the office attorneys. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist clients and attorneys as requested. Open and close cases. Word processing and typing forms. Answer and screen incoming calls. Pick up and distribute mail Update spreadsheets. Assist with investigation of cases. Review Discovery. Assist with scheduling meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation; legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents; and commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operate computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.
• Skills 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 equivalency certificate and three (3) years of legal clerical experience.
• Attach cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a paralegal certification, associate or bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Justice / e-courts is helpful.
• Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and attorneys as requested.
• Open and close cases.
• Word processing and typing forms.
• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Pick up and distribute mail
• Update spreadsheets.
• Assist with investigation of cases.
• Review Discovery.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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