LEGAL SPECIALIST

Under minimal supervision, performs clerical and administrative duties of considerable difficulty; may acts as a lead worker; may direct the work of others; compiles data and operates computer in performance of routine clerical duties to maintain business records and reports by performing the following duties.

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Type reports, business correspondence, statements and narrative reports from oral and written communication;
• Prepares complex statistical data for reports from a variety of materials and clerical records;
• Maintains statistical records and reports, posts information to records, sorts and distributes correspondence from tapes, oral and written communication; provides general information to individual members of the staff and general public at the work place or over the telephone to assist in the dissemination of information regarding office activities and practices.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping procedures; working knowledge of business English, office practices and procedures.
• May plan, coordinate, and assign individuals to specific duties and directs individuals in the performance of their assigned duties including orienting new employees;
• May review and analyze work of others to ensure proper format, correctness, completeness and procedures are followed.
• May operate various computer or data system to process or record legal documents.
• Must meet required deadlines for accurately preparing subpoenas and legal documents such as trial information, minutes of testimony, applications, complaints, etc.
• Must ensure that confidentiality is maintained regarding personal information of victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervision is received from the Business Operations Manager.
• No functional or administrative supervision is exercised over support staff.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years previous clerical experience; demonstrated job-related experience preferred.
• Must be NCIC certified within 6 months.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to accurately operate electronic word/data processing equipment and conventional office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain a record keeping system; ability to collect and compare statistical data for reports; ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Must be proficient with data entry and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to make minor administrative decisions in the absence of stated policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.

The work environment and the physical demand 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. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

• Position is in an indoor office setting and requires frequent use of office equipment such as computers, copies, fax machines, telephones.
• Position requires frequent use of hand, fingers, arms and near vision.
• Position requires substantial interaction/communication with county officials and other employees as well as the general public and department affiliates.

Salary : $41,059 - $52,499