Administrative Assistant - District Attorney

A career with Sheboygan County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization.

Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOUbecome our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:

• Generous benefits package and access to our free InHealth Clinic
• Time off: 15 vacation days upon hire, sick time and 10 paid holidays
• Other perks: Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount, quarterly recognition awards, wellness program and much more!

• Performs difficult secretarial duties, dictation, typing, clerical duties and related work as required.

• Assists callers at counter and/or on telephone, directs caller to correct destination.

• Prepares photocopies of discovery materials, generate discovery letters and keeps log of same.

• Processes requests for Media Discovery using current computer software and logs same.

• Creates Invoices and Statements to ensure proper billing for Discovery Materials.

• As a backup; prepares letters, memoranda and other material relating to specialized fields of work and keeps all information confidential.

• Prepares subpoenas for service by law enforcement and keeps record of same.   Prepares telephone record subpoenas.

• Prepares writs and extradition forecasts.

• Delivers materials to other county agencies and collects materials for the DA's office.

• Prepares replies to correspondence without dictation in accordance with established procedures.

• Logs in criminal cases.

• Performs the functions of a general legal secretary, drawing and typing legal forms for various assigned functions.

• Filing as needed.

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

• High school education or equivalent.

• Two or more years’ experience in the District Attorney’s office is preferred.   Promotion is at the discretion of the District Attorney with approval of appropriate committees.

• Knowledge of business terminology, procedure and equipment.

• Proficiency in computer software, including word processing, financial programs and other specialized software pertaining to the operations of the office.

• Understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions.

• Knowledge of business math and English.

• Knowledge of elementary bookkeeping.

• Ability to abide by office procedures and to keep all information confidential.