What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Wicomico County?
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The Legal Assistant provides a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative, and technical work in the administration of legal and court related matters. This position is located within the State's Attorney's Office and requires above average experience and/or training in various software programs.
Duties:
- Legal Assistant to Circuit Court Attorneys
- Coordinates office operations pertaining to Circuit Court
- Answers phone and takes messages for attorneys
- Develops and maintains office forms and procedures
- Prepares court filings, subpoenas, forms, motions, Criminal Information and Indictments, writs, and various other documents
- Receives the public and answers questions and inquiries from citizens, referring to the appropriate person when necessary
- Composes and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other materials with proper content, accuracy, and completeness
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality due to access to privileged information
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Extensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and secretarial skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of business English and Spelling.
- Ability to undertake and complete administrative projects independently.
- Ability to organize and perform work under pressure and with limited supervision.
- Ability to type complex forms such as criminal information, indictments, etc.
- Ability to communicate with and work alongside other staff members and the general public in a professional manner.
- A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.
- Must pass background check and drug testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,854.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Court: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,854
