Administrative Assistant

The Valley County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is recruiting for a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment. This role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating communications, and assisting with daily operations to ensure the department runs efficiently, and it offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice within our community.

As this position is part-time, it is limited to no more than 19½ hours per week and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities
In this position, the incumbent will provide customer service to members of the public, including answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to questions, and providing public records upon request. They will answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other inquiries, draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents, perform general office duties, such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing, and maintain office supplies and equipment. They will also organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files, prepare and file legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, and court orders, and track deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents. Additionally, the incumbent will also assist with the preparation of trial exhibits and materials, schedule court appearances and maintain the court calendar, and coordinate with court personnel, law enforcement, and other agencies.

To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Administrative Assistant.

Typical Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent customer service skills, experience operating standard office equipment including a personal computer and job-related software applications, and strong attention to detail.    Anyone interested in this position will also have to pass a background check and a drug test.

When applying, please provide a resume or detailed work history that shows your relevant training and experience.

Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, or genetics.  In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.