Public Defender Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Office of the Public Defender, District 31 in Forsyth County, seeks a qualified individual 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES: 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.
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 equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience
- Attach cover letter and résumé
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
