Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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USD 21 - 21
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position Information
Apply ONLINE
Resume and cover letter are required for this position.Please attach to online application email to or fax to.
Testing is required for this position. We must receive your test results by the posting deadline for you to be considered for this position. Testing is conducted by the Idaho Department of Labor Magic Valley Office. Their hours are Monday Friday from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. To receive the testing links; callemail or visit the Department of Labor Magic Valley Office at601 Pole Line Rd E in Twin Falls.
Please note: If you took tests through the Department of Labor for a company other than Twin Falls County your tests scores are not automatically sent to us and you will need to mail email or fax them to our officebeforethe posting deadline to be considered for this position.Tests required: General Typing 5 Min) English Proofreading Reading Comprehension and Legal TerminologyTests will be kept on file for six 6 months. When you retest we will use your most recent test score for each position for which you apply.Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Legal Assistantis responsible foropening preparing organizingmaintainingand monitoring the ongoing status of legal case files.The Legal Assistant responds to the needs of members of the public in person and by phone.TheLegal Assistant must havestrong organization skillsandattention to detail.The Legal Assistants duties varysomewhatwithjob assignmentbetweencivilcriminalor juvenilecases but include examining and correctlyidentifyingcase documentation and law enforcement informationto preparelegal documentsand develop andmaintainfull and complete case files.The Legal Assistant works closely with prosecuting attorneys and must be able to understand the facts of each case.The Legal Assistantattendstrialsas neededwith theprosecutingattorneypreparesexhibits audios andvideosand takesnotes of court activities and testimony.
TheLegal Assistantworksunder the direction of theOfficeManagerbuthaslatitudetoexercise independent judgment.The principal duties of theLegal Assistantare performed intheoffice.
Duties / Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
Works closely with prosecuting attorneys to ensure their case needs are met correctly accurately and onschedule;
Manages assigned cases from intake through disposition including discovery requests and responses pleadings data entryetc.;
Monitors case files to ensure documents are ready for attorneys and data entry is complete andaccurate ensures that documents are filed intoappropriate folders updates and organizes file folders as needed and purges outdated files as directed and according to Office policies andprocedures;
Calendars and schedules hearings and appointments for the Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney schedules and coordinates meetings monitors calendar/schedule for required courtappearances;
Requests reports and certified documents for casepreparation;
Prepares a large variety of legal forms documents andreports;
Drafts discovery requests and responsesaffidavitsandnumerousother legaldocuments;
Files documents withcourts;
Receives notice of hearings enters hearing dates on theappropriate forms notifiesappropriate partiesofhearings;
Answers the phone and responds to the public attorneys victims and law enforcement at the front desk asneeded;
Printsorganizesandaccuratelyroutesincoming mail and other documentsasneeded;
Maintains files throughout the pendency of thecase;
Operates standard office equipment a personal computer andoperatesand maintains specialized office and case data entry and tracking systems and relatedequipment;
Operates andmaintainscase management system including electronic and paper files reviews and verifies file notes for accuracy and inputs into case managementsystem;
Answers inquiries and provides information from case files to law enforcement officers defense attorneys defendants andappropriate partiesaccording to Office policies andprocedures;
Provides legal secretarial support to prosecuting attorneys and coworkers asneeded;
Maintains strict confidentiality in allcases;
Performs other duties as assigned by the Twin Falls County ProsecutingAttorney;
Performs all work duties and activitiesin accordance withTwin Falls County Prosecuting Attorney policies and procedures.
Qualifications
POSITIONREQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and abilityto satisfactorily perform each essential dutyfor this position.
Knowledgeof:
English grammar spelling punctuation andcomposition;
Mustpossessbasic office skills.
Possess or have ability to learn:
Work cooperatively and constructively with prosecuting attorneyscoworkersand members of the public to provide public service of the highestquality;
Legal court and judicial procedures rules terminology methods documents practices andobjectives;
Prosecutorialethics;
Twin Falls County Prosecuting Attorneys Office policies andprocedures;
Proficientlyoperatecomputers software programs such as Word Perfect Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint or similar office software to create documents and other materialsmaintaininformation and generate reportswith attention todetail;
Follow verbal and writteninstructions;
Work independently and exercise initiative with general guidance andsupervision;
Maintain a professional demeanor at alltimes;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of strictdeadlines;
Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity the performance of assigned tasks and solvingproblems;
Maintain strict confidentiality.
MINIMUMEXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Graduation from highschool preferably supplemented with anAssociates Degreeand
Minimum of two 2yearsofficeexperienceor
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skillsknowledgeand abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Employment Type
Full-Time
