What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Attorney Legal Assistant position at State of North Carolina?
SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated
The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 36, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Catawba County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: receptionist duties for the office including answer phones; assist the public; type correspondence; prepare legal documents; prepare files; assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; and other duties as assigned. This position will become available June 2, 2025.
Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
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