Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Brighton, United States Adams County Full time

General Duties:

  • Prepares, composes, reviews and assembles a variety of documents including filings, motions, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence.
  • Analyzes cases for essential witnesses.
  • Assures documents relevant to motions and legal briefs are filed within appropriate time limits.
  • Assures all procedures are followed and relevant legal documents are prepared.
  • Prepares reports and drafts correspondence as needed.
  • Works with law enforcement to schedule appointments and requests necessary documents for filing of cases.
  • Provides public with general and/or explanatory information as well as answers questions and resolves problems without giving legal advice.
  • Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
  • Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. 
  • Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conforms to standard practice.

To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
  • Knowledge of legal processes in an attorney's office. Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying legal documents. 
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic. 
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to working with a team and has ability to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
  • Ability to work with attorneys and provide a high-quality work product to assist them in successfully performing their responsibilities and prosecuting cases. 
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures sufficient to be able to organize and maintain files, records, and schedules and to obtain and/or relay information and process documents in a timely manner.
  • Skill in examining documents for correctness, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Skill in prioritizing, coordinating, and scheduling work to allow for efficient and effective completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to shift from one task to another with ease.
  • Skilled in strong written and verbal communication. 
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, as well as the ability to master internal District Attorney legal software, such as ACTION.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent. 
  • Three to Five (3-5) years of legal secretarial experience in a legal office.
  • Additional related education may count towards required experience.
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

A cover letter and resume are required to be submitted with your application.

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