Public Defender Legal Assistant Senior

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Chatham County, NC, US
Base: $42,332.00 - $67,321.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Legal clerical experience
Microsoft word, excel, outlook skills
Case management and document processing
North Carolina's courts help provide safety for communities, prosperity for the economy, and protection for constitutional rights

Job Summary

  • North Carolina's courts help provide safety for communities, prosperity for the economy, and protection for constitutional rights.
  • The Public Defender Legal Assistant Senior supports attorneys by managing cases, assisting clients, and handling administrative tasks.
  • The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a discrimination-free work environment and reasonable accommodations.

Matching Summary

North Carolina's courts help provide safety for communities, prosperity for the economy, and protection for constitutional rights.

Salary

Base: $42,332.00 - $67,321.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal clerical experience
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook skills
  • Case management and document processing
  • Multi-line telephone system operation
  • Legal terminology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Paralegal certification
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Justice / e-courts
  • Spanish fluency preferred
  • Strong grammar and punctuation skills
  • Ability to screen and route communications

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Three years legal clerical experience
  • Paralegal certification preferred
  • Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Work Rights

Employment eligibility verification required

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