District Attorney Legal Assistant (Receptionist)

Mecklenburg County, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 39511 - 52999

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

District Attorney

Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 26

Job Classification Title

District Attorney Legal Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $39511.00 - $52999.00

This position is time-limited grant funded full-time. Funding for this position will end on June 30 2026.

The Office of the District Attorney Prosecutorial District 26 seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Mecklenburg County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answer phones; assist the public; type correspondence; prepare legal documents; prepare files; assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; and other duties assigned the reception area. This is a county contract position that will end on June 30 2026.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Knowledge of:court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.

Skill in:Microsoft Office Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.

Ability to:interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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Dominikii Coleman
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Dominikii C Coleman

Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyDistrict AttorneyDivisionDISTRICT ATTORNEY 26Job Classification TitleDistrict Attorney Legal Assistant (S)Position NumberGradeAbout UsDO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the righ...