Legal Assistant - DA's Office

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position available in the District Attorney’s Office.  By performing work as noted below, this position assists the District Attorney, Deputy District Attorney, and/or Assistant District Attorneys in the prosecution of all State of Wisconsin criminal, traffic and forfeiture actions occurring within Marathon County and all violations of Marathon County Ordinances that conform with the State of Wisconsin criminal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation and two years legal office experience required; OR equivalent combination of related post-high school legal education (i.e., legal secretarial science, paralegal program) and legal office experience.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Uses a computer to prepare various intricate correspondence, reports, memorandums, pleadings, legal appeals or court briefs, juvenile petitions, complaints and summons, and bench warrants for one or more attorneys.
• Frequently performs duties under strict time limits to meet court and/or statutory deadlines, including, but not limited to: sorting, redacting and sending out documents to comply with the discovery statute; preparing and processing subpoenas for certain hearings and jury trials.
• Works from technical rough drafts and sorts items that must be organized into suitable formats.
• May answer telephone and screen calls; maintains appointment books and provides callers and public with general and specific information regarding the work of the department.
• May attend meetings and keep and transcribe minutes for the approval of the supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining legal files related to work area assigned, which includes attaching documents from CCAP that are in the e-filing queue, scanning and attaching documents that are received via US Mail, attaching emails regarding cases, etc.
• Performs data entry or other computer work on a personal computer or terminal.
• May be responsible for specialized duties, including, but not limited to, working with cases involving juveniles which require following strict time limits and specific procedures.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance; works extra hours as required.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of legal and business English, spelling, and grammar.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin statutes and other legal references and the ability to apply these to daily work situations.
• Knowledge of court and legal rules, procedures, and documents.
• Ability to determine work priorities.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a keyboard at a typing speed of 45 words per minute without errors.
• Ability to make decisions according to general policies, usually relying on precedent established by administrative decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, members of the legal profession, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Ability to perform varied complex clerical tasks.
• Ability to complete computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer software programs, functions and operation.

COMPENSATION: 

Starting hourly rate $20.12 + County Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2025 AT 11:59 PM

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection of the successful candidate will be by assessment of education and background, driving record check, criminal record check including fingerprint, oral interview, review of references, and other job-related selection procedures. 

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law