*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *
An employee in this classification is responsible for performing assignments that are pressing in nature.
All employees must maintain strict confidentiality of all aspects of their duties, as any information in the District Attorney’s Office is not open to the public
• Assists Attorneys with preparation of court proceedings and trial information including preparing legal opinions, briefs, memos, subpoenas and other related legal documents.
• Develops and maintains legal files and filing/tracking systems on all court cases and appeals, invoices and billings.
• Prepares court documents for court, summary appeals, non-payment hearings and other court related matters.
• Updates and logs opinions, orders and other court decisions; performs necessary docketing of cases.
• Processes a variety of legal forms, completely and accurately, to implement court orders and proceedings; composes replies to routine legal correspondence.
• Operates computer, provides input and makes adjustments to programs and data as required; Operates fax machine and other office equipment as needed, tracking, logging and databasing.
• Acts as a liaison between the assigned department and other county agencies and/or departments.
• Interacts with other internal and external government departments, outside bureaus, agencies, courts and general public daily as needed to perform essential job duties.
• Interacts and answers inquiries from general public, lawyers, clients and other departments regarding procedures; assisting them in person or on the phone, or directs inquiries to appropriate individuals.
• Prepares DA court schedules and distributes accordingly.
• Opens, screens and distributes mail and pacfiled documents appropriately.
• Assists other internal departments DA and ADAs with correspondence and paperwork and tasks requested.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement agencies to gather all the necessary information and supporting documentation for criminal cases and investigations needed for case file and prosecution.
• Processes dismissal and expungement documents and a variety of forms to implement court orders as required.
• Receives and processes Right-To-Know (RTK) record requests and works with the Office of open records.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL STANDARDS: *
* The work environment and physical characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods, keyboard, write, talk or hear; stand occasionally; and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* The employee must demonstrate emotional stability; must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position; and must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
*ALL CANDIDATES MUST*
_Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.
_
* Preferably One (1) to Three (3) years working experience, ideally in government, legal administration or law office, OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training, plus some clerical and computer training, but not required.
* Preferably Associate Degree in business or social services, but not required.
If you need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please call the number listed below.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Experience:
* Legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Whatsapp
