Public Defender Legal Assistant

dpi.nc.gov

Johnston County, NC, US
Base: $38,574.00 - $45,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Microsoft word excel outlook proficiency
High speed accurate typing skills
Multi-line telephone system operation
The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to provide essential secretarial support for office attorneys in Johnston County

Job Summary

  • The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to provide essential secretarial support for office attorneys in Johnston County.
  • Duties include assisting clients and attorneys, performing word processing, typing forms, filing documents, and managing incoming communications.
  • Candidates with the ability to speak, read, and understand Spanish are preferred by management.

Matching Summary

The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to provide essential secretarial support for office attorneys in Johnston County.

Salary

Base: $38,574.00 - $45,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Word Excel Outlook proficiency
  • High speed accurate typing skills
  • Multi-line telephone system operation
  • Office practices and procedures knowledge
  • Legal terminology and grammar knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Spanish language speaking reading understanding
  • Judicial branch mission knowledge
  • Independent judgment in routing communications

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalency certificate
  • One year of legal clerical experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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