Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Word programs.
• Efficient keyboard skills.
• Ability to focus, pay attention to detail, read, and comprehend.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact professionally with employees, members of the public, and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate a telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally.
• Ability to review and promptly respond to electronic messaging.
• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team contributor.
• Dependable, routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update attorneys’ calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Update case management systems and notes; assist with data collection and reports.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence, generate subpoenas, and secure supplemental case information.
• Screen calls and mail, respond to electronic messages, and receive, scan, and distribute incoming mail.
• Receive and process law enforcement electronic media; assist with electronic media, e-filings, and evidence processing and maintenance.
• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other parties relevant to assigned cases.
• Assist victims and witnesses as needed and provide information to the public.
• Occasionally accompany an ASA to court and provide assistance as required.
• Research and prepare reports as necessary.
• Translate and interpret when needed if bilingual.
• Supervise and/or train staff as needed.
• Notarize documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Comply with applicable public records statutes and policies.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance