What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Camden County?
Vacancy Details
Legal assistant employment opportunity in local government office. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be notified as quickly as possible.
Job Requirements:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office
· Courteous and professional manner
· Advanced telephone etiquette
· Ability to successfully interact with county office holders and attorneys
· Ability to work well as a team or as an individual
· Strong sense of discretion
· Ability to anticipate and solve problems and future needs of attorney
· Willingness to take and implement constructive criticism
· Expert time management skills
· Above average typing speed with minimal errors
· No criminal history
Job Duties:
· Read, review, verify, and distribute correspondence, reports, and the like; follow-up on issues highlighted by attorney or supervisor.
· Maintain attorney calendar; includes motions, trials, trainings, meetings, and teleconferences
· Proofread and edit documents
· Answer phone calls; take messages; deliver messages for attorney
· Create, edit, and update files in electronic system
· Use multiple resources to compile accurate and complete information
· Allocate time to review case statuses
· Perform clerical duties such as scanning, printing, and shredding documents
· Work with supervising attorney to create systems and protocols to increase efficiency
Benefits:
· Health insurance
· Life insurance
· Retirement plan
· State and Federal holiday’s
· Two week vacation (when the applicable time frame is met)
· Two week sick leave (when applicable time frame is met)
Schedule:
· Day shift, Monday to Friday
Please send your resume to Pamela_Dunham@camdencountymo.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Camdenton, MO 65020 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Camdenton, MO 65020: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
