Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Pueblo, United States Pueblo County, CO Full time

Position Summary

Provides legal assistance and technical support to the professional staff within and external to an assigned department. Prepares and processes legal documentation, researches/exchanges information and provides confidential and complex secretarial support to an assigned division.

* This posting will close at midnight on May 13th, 2024 OR once we receive 35 applications, whichever occurs first *

What You Will Do

* Provides confidential and complex assistance and support to professional legal staff and related law enforcement agencies including, but not limited to, drafting, preparing, developing, proofreading and verifying a variety of reports, letters, memoranda, forms, pleadings, motions, releases, affidavits, jury instructions and subpoenas.
* Prepares charges, jury instructions, motions and other legal documents for attorneys.
* Types and processes charges, warrants, summons, briefs, affidavits, petitions, orders, motions and other legal documents.
* Prepares dockets for distribution to attorneys and other staff.
* Collaborates with court staff to ensure compliance with statutorily defined time frames.
* Prepares legal case files.
* Reviews briefs, jury instructions and relevant cases.
* Photocopies documents for distribution.
* Receives calls and visitors; responds to general complaints and requests for information as appropriate; conducts necessary research to respond to specific inquiries; interprets basic services, policies, rules and regulations and assists in resolving concerns and complaints; routes inquires appropriately for more complex matters and interpretation issues to the appropriate staff or agency.
* Coordinates legal activities and documents with judicial and penal systems, appropriate deputies and related parties.
* Prepares summaries and reports as assigned; performs routine research; assemble and categorize case materials for trial.
* Contacts individuals and agencies and arrange receipt of reports and case materials.
* Utilizes current technologies to enter, store and/or retrieve information as required.
* Establishes and maintains a variety of complex, tangible files; file, retrieve, store, track and purge information as required.
* Contacts victims and maintains ongoing liaison with them during the criminal justice process; provides referrals, explains court procedures and their rights, accompanies victims to court, provides assistant and support during the process and provides mandated services.
* Arranges for victims' compensation and other entities and services.
* Maintains contact with attorneys regarding cases.
* Maintains assistance records and prepares reports.
* Collects and duplicates bills, records and other materials for victim compensation program.
* Knowledge of criminal statutes preferred.
* Maintains ticket books.
* Maintains check fraud files.
* Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

What You Have

EDUCATION:

* High School Diploma or GED equivalency required

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible office clerical experience required
* Experience in a legal environment preferred
* Must successfully pass background check

What Pueblo County Offers

* Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
* Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
* County Retirement Program
* Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
* Truly inclusive and diverse environment
* Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
* 4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit



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