What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Adams County?
Job description
JOB TITLE
Legal Assistant
DEPARTMENT
Public Defender
REPORTS TO
Public Defender
CLASSIFICATION
nonexempt, $17.00 - $26.00 per hour
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Full Time; Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
TRAVEL
No overnight travel is expected for this position. There may be occasional local day travel.
SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Public Defender Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Individual reports to the Chief Public Defender and acts as office manager.
- Duties include managing the front desk, answering phones, greeting clients, and maintaining attorney calendars.
- Duties also include opening, maintaining, and closing case files.
- tracking case statistical information.
- processing invoices and directing communication with vendors and ordering supplies.
- Additional responsibilities include providing clerical support to the Chief Public Defender and other staff attorneys, and other related duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
EEO Statement
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour
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
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Quincy, IL 62301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Quincy, IL 62301 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Quincy, IL 62301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $26
