Legal Assistant - Part-Time

Meade County

Legal Assistant - Part-Time
Department: State's Attorney Office
Posting: #25-10
Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Starting Wage: $21.19 hour - Non-exempt
                          Wage Grade 12                                                                                      


JOB SUMMARY

This position provides administrative support for the attorneys in the State’s Attorney’s Office.

MAJOR DUTIES
Receives and processes law enforcement reports; prepares information for attorney review and charging.

• Assists in the preparation and filing of legal documents.
• Prepares indictments, setting cases for Grand Jury, sends subpoenas, and prepares case documents.
• Requests documents and video evidence from law enforcement for case files and discovery.
• Maintains and updates case files.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• E-files legal documents.
• Completes discovery requests to defense attorneys.
• Prepares cases for court by pulling files and assists attorneys as needed.
• Prepares petitions, bond forfeiture documents, and other documents.
• Disposes and prepares judgments from court notes for attorney review and judge’s signature.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the preparation of reports.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• The work consists of related administrative duties. Strict deadlines and frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for department operations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those operations.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolve problems.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.