Public Defender Legal Assistant

Union, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 38574 - 63372

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Indigent Defense Services

Division

PUBLIC DEFENDER 30 DISTRICT

Job Classification Title

Public Defender 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

SALARY RANGE: $38574.00 - $63372.00

The Office of the Public Defender Union County seeks a qualified individual to provide support services for the office attorneys.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include: assist clients and attorneys as requested; word processing; type forms; file documents; answer and screen incoming calls; open screen and distribute mail; and other duties as assigned.

Communication

Responds to inquiries from clients colleague and court and maintains confidentiality
Communicates empathetically and professionally
Does not provide legal advice or otherwise engage in the practice of law
Demonstrates cultural mindfulness in all communications
Makes detailed notes of all client communications and reports client concerns to team
Documents client complaints and works with supervisor to address them
Consults supervisor appropriately concerning client and/or case issues

File Management

Opens case files within one day of case assignment (includes conflict checking witnesses and filing notices of appearance
Enters complete and accurate information into Legal Files and updates files as requested
Sends case-related correspondence for typical case events (e.g. introductory letter bench warrant notice of hearing)
Scans discovery into Legal Files and reviews for additional conflicts within two days of receipt; scans other materials to Legal Files as requested

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation; legal forms for orders judgments and other documents; commonly used rules procedures or methods to perform limited recurring assignments such as operate computer printer switchboard and copiers.

Skill in: Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook; typing with accuracy and speed; and answering a multi-line telephone system.

Ability to: screen communications and based on content handle independently or route to proper destination; spell accurately and use proper grammar; learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying processing and maintaining records and documents; use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats; develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices; and provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

*NOTE*Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your applicationbeforesubmitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify an internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

Minimum 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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience.

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:

Charmaine James Leeks

Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyIndigent Defense ServicesDivisionPUBLIC DEFENDER 30 DISTRICTJob Classification TitlePublic Defender 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...