Legal Assistant (County Attorney)

Salary: $19.58 - $35.03

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 an 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

• Experience in state and federal litigation preferred
• 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
• Abilities to e-file in state courts
• 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 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.