What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at ATC?
Duties:
Incumbent enhances criminal history records by researching and collecting court documents, and by entering this data into a tracking system. This position requires the incumbent to collect court documentation from within Indiana, other states, military and federal jurisdictions, etc., to assist in registration efforts for the State of Indiana. Incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the Indiana Department of Correction. This position is Monday through Friday, in office.
Essential Functions:
- Research and collect court documents and sentencing information
- Analyze and interpret documents collected
- Communicate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
- Enter data into a designated tracking system
- Perform related duties as assigned by division staff
Job Requirements:
- Broad experience with data collection and data entry
- Experience gathering and processing documentation
- Legal research experience (e.g., Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, INcite, Doxpop)
- Broad knowledge of the Indiana Code
- Familiar w/ criminal history records-Triple Is, probable cause affidavits, conviction/sentencing docs, presentence investigation reports, court orders
- Ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret criminal and administrative code, policies and procedures, legal documents, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of the Indiana Department of Correction, as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System
- Experience and comfort with court documents and legal jargon
- Broad knowledge of national criminal justice resources
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to read and process data including information on crimes that is detailed, thorough, and contains sensitive material
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with department staff and external agency staff.
