District Attorney Legal Assistant

Agency District Attorney Division DISTRICT ATTORNEY 16 Job Classification Title District Attorney Legal Assistant (S) Position Number Grade 30013231 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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences SALARY RANGE: $39,731.00 - $65,611.00 The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 16, Durham County, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answer phones assist the public type correspondence prepare legal documents prepare files assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases and other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: court system and procedures legal terminology community resources to refer victims and witnesses Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint accurately typing 35-40 wpm answering a multi-line telephone system Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public and calmly handle stressful situations Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.