About the Role:
Under supervision of the department supervisor, is responsible for clerical, technical and paraprofessional activities in support of agency legal staff.
Candidate Requirements:
- Two years’ experience performing legal office support; Associates degree with emphasis in the legal field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be proficient with word processing software such as Word and possess excellent typing skills.
- Knowledge of appropriate legal terminology, legal forms, and legal files necessary.
- Requires a high degree of written and/or verbal communication skills dealing with employees, clients, or the general public.
- Ability to handle multiple duties and priorities under the limited supervision of the State’s Attorney
- Applicant will be subject to a post offer civil and criminal background check. The County will pay the costs associated with the exams.
Primary Job Duties:
- Prepares case files; notifies witnesses of trial dates and other appearances; helps maintain court calendar; collects necessary documents and reports; prepares subpoenas; consults with clerk of court in case scheduling; consults with sheriffs and police departments in court scheduling for officers.
- Prepares all legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, summons and complaints, etc., and ensures that documents are filed in the appropriate court and served on all parties.
- Maintains and organizes files and prepares exhibits for courtroom presentation.
- Schedules appointments for Attorneys with public and other professionals.
- Provides clerical assistance to include typing, filing, mail sorting and distributing, and other duties.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Accountabilities:
- Ensure all schedules, documentation and necessary reports are in order to assist Attorneys with cases to be presented in court.
- Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating, maintaining a professional manner and a team-like environment with all other departments and employees.
- Ability to apply appropriate guideline, either specific or general, to appropriate duty.
