Public Defender Legal Assistant Senior

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

Job Summary

  • North Carolina's courts help provide safety for communities, prosperity for the economy, and protection for constitutional rights and freedoms.
  • The Office of the Public Defender seeks a qualified individual to assist attorneys with administrative tasks including case management and client support.
  • The agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Matching Summary

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

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 opening and closing
  • Multi-line telephone system operation
  • Legal terminology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Paralegal certification
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Justice / e-courts
  • Spanish fluency
  • Strong grammar and punctuation
  • Investigation assistance

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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