Legal Secretary/ Juveniles District Attorney's Office Somerset County

Department: District Attorney Job Title: Legal Secretary/Juveniles

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly Office Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm

Starting Salary: Total Hours: Full-Time Position 40hrs.

Job Summary:

The Legal Secretary works directly under the supervision of the Office Administrator and the District Attorney’s designee.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for entering into the computer all Juvenile summons and reports received from police departments for review by the Assistant District Attorneys
• Responsible for obtaining information requested by the Assistant District Attorneys from police officers and other agencies
• Responsible for typing juvenile petitions and/or complaints, obtaining criminal records and motor vehicle records, typing subpoenas, preparing motions and other legal documents to be filed in the courts.
• Responsible for setting up case files and keeping track of each case.
• Responsible for making sure juvenile arraignment files and hearing lists are prepared and kept up to date for Assistant District Attorneys and making sure witnesses and officers are notified of trials.
• Responsible for keeping track of probation violation files and for keeping motion day lists pulled and kept up to date
• Responsible for keeping track of deferred disposition and administrative release cases.
• Responsible for writing restitution checks for District Attorney’s signature.
• Responsible for answering telephone calls, general filing, and operating all office equipment.
• Assists the Legal Secretary/Receptionist, the Office Administrator, and the Administrative Assistant with their duties.
• Responsible for taking restitution and deferred disposition payments when necessary
• Responsible for all other duties assigned by the District Attorney, his/her designee, and /or the Office Administrator
• Responsible for correcting CHRI errors, Share file reports administration, creating Traverse and Grand Jury Lists
• All other duties assigned

Specifications/Qualifications:

Must be proficient in the use of computer programs and case management systems; must be able to work in a fast paced, highly stressful office with minimum supervision; must have a high degree of independence, be self-motivated and have the ability to work well independently; must have a good understanding of court procedures and the Criminal Justice System; and must be able to deal effectively and pleasantly with a diverse public.

Working Conditions and Job Hazards:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform some of the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time answering calls, typing, and doing the day to day tasks of the office; must be able to lift boxes of files weighing approximately 30 lbs., and carry them into and out of the courtroom; must be able to stand on step stool to file on 7 tier vertical files.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Skowhegan, ME 04976 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21