Public Defender Legal Assistant

State of North Carolina•Smithfield, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender, District 13 in Johnston County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. The North Carolina Judicial Branch, which includes this office, aims to provide safety for communities, prosperity for the economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of the state and federal constitutions. The Judicial Branch workforce consists of more than 7,000 elected officials and employees dedicated to ensuring justice is administered without favor, denial, or delay.

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
One (1) year of legal clerical experience