District Attorney – Legal Assistant

Role Overview

• Provide legal support services to the prosecutors.
• Answer phones and assist the public.
• Type correspondence and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare files for court.
• Assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court.
• Gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of court system and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in accurately typing 35-40 wpm.
• Ability to interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program.
• Ability to manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public.
• Ability to calmly handle stressful situations.