Public Defender Legal Assistant Senior

dac.nc.gov

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 Office of the Public Defender, District 18, seeks a qualified individual to provide administrative support for office attorneys.
  • The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing 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 handle communications independently

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Three years legal clerical experience
  • Paralegal certification or associate/bachelor's degree preferred
  • Spanish fluency preferred but not required

Work Rights

Not specified

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