PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 21079804

About the position

This is confidential legal clerical work. An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties in assisting an Assistant Public Defender with case preparation. Duties involve the performance of clerical tasks related to criminal appellate proceedings; setting up and maintaining the attorneys' calendars; screening calls and mail; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery
• Entering and updating data into case management system
• Scan and upload documents into case management system
• Prepare legal documents and file with court for certain cases
• Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally
• Perform quality work within deadlines
• Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently
• Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging

Requirements

• 3 years legal secretarial experience preferred
• Coordinate work activities
• Determine work priorities
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task
• Review work for accuracy
• Works well under pressure with time-sensitive material
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Efficient keyboard skills
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers