Job Requirements* Associate's degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, business administration, public administration or related field;* Previous general experience in public administration, professional law office, or public safety agency performing advanced administrative support duties, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;* A typing speed of 55-60 WPM;* Knowledge of business English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and arithmetic;* Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures;* Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods and procedures and rules of the court preferred;* Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, experience with Adobe or PDF editing software preferred;* Skill in the operation of a personal computer;* Ability to type from rough draft copy at a high rate of speed and accuracy;* Ability to prepare accurate reports from statistical or legal information;* Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters;* Ability to work in a team environment;* Ability to be flexible in responding to a variety of requests;* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, members of other agencies and the general public;* Ability to interact with the general public, some of whom may be irate or under stress, in a tactful and courteous manner;* Ability to maintain confidentiality. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:* Acts as receptionist when needed;* Prepares and processes retainers, extraditions, habeas corpus documents and fugitive warrant cases;* Prepares travel arrangements and expense vouchers for motels, airline tickets, mileage and meals for witnesses;* Drafts and prepares probation violation pleadings;* As required, provides clerical assistance to other departmental offices (i.e., Civil, Juvenile and Magistrate); and* Performs related work as required.