Public Defender Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina • Rockingham County, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 22 in Rockingham County, is seeking qualified individuals to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assist clients and attorneys as requested; word processing; type forms; file documents; answer and screen incoming calls; open, screen, and distribute mail; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Knowledge of grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents
• Knowledge of 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
• Skill in typing with accuracy and speed
• Skill in answering a multi-line telephone system
• Ability to screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination
• Ability to spell accurately and use proper grammar
• Ability to learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents
• Ability to use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats
• Ability to develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices
• Ability to provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures
• High school graduation, or equivalent
• One year of legal clerical experience

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and attorneys as requested
• Word processing
• Type forms
• File documents
• Answer and screen incoming calls
• Open, screen, and distribute mail
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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