Legal Assistant (County Attorney)

Salary: 19.58 - $35.03

LEGAL ASSISTANT

 

JOB OVERVIEW

Performs a variety of secretarial and administrative functions in support of a legal staff of a county wide agency.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university; and two or more years of experience as a Assistant in the legal field.

 

Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

•   Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service

•   Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve

•   Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations

•   Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals

 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

•   Knowledge of legal office administrative practices and procedures

•   Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures

•   Knowledge of the operation of word processing and data processing equipment

•   Working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling

•   Ability to work effectively with others

•   Ability to transcribe dictation

•   Ability to type 50 words per minute with near 100% accuracy

•   Ability to use a computer and related software

•   Ability to handle confidential information

•   Ability to maintain work related records and prepare reports

•   Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

•   Ability to provide basic legal assistance and/or conduct legal research under the supervision of an attorney

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

 

• Prepares and types legal pleadings including complaints, affidavits, notices of hearing, motions, orders, stipulations and discovery documents for filing in court.
• Composes, edits and types correspondence.
• Coordinates the distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Schedules court hearings, depositions, mediation conferences and other meetings to ensure the timely disposition of cases.
• Coordinates arrangements and agenda for various commission and board meetings and conferences; assembles materials, compiles agenda and attends meetings.
• Acts as liaison with witnesses and prepares subpoenas for depositions and trial.
• Obtains information and prepares responses to discovery requests, such as interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents.
• Maintains files and tracks deadlines for discovery and responses to pleadings.
• Files complaints and other pleadings with the appropriate court and/or judge.
• Maintains activity reports and submits appropriate documentation to specific units.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, government agencies and the news media to provide general or detailed information, as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of secretarial activities including transcribing dictation, maintaining supervisor's appointment calendar, and establishing and ensuring the maintenance of a comprehensive, central filing system.
• Maintains the confidentiality of records and reports pertaining to the work of the division or department.
• May be required to be cross-trained in the performance of basic legal assistance and/or legal research under the supervision of an attorney.
• Performs business related activities and functions regarding legal office administrative practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.