Public Defender Legal Assistant

Agency

Indigent Defense Services

Division

PUBLIC DEFENDER 38 DISTRICT

Job Title

Public Defender Legal Assistant (S)

Position Number

Grade

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina’s courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and attorneys as requested.
• Perform word processing tasks.
• Type forms.
• File documents.
• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Open, screen, and distribute mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Office practices and procedures.
• Legal terminology.
• Grammar and punctuation.
• Legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents.
• Commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operating computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Typing with accuracy and speed.
• Answering a multi-line telephone system.

• Screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to the proper destination.
• Spell accurately and use proper grammar.
• Learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents.
• Use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats.
• Develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices.
• Provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalency certificate and 2-3 years of legal clerical experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.