Legal Assistant - Child & Family Support - Ogden

• Types and prepares reports or other written materials from source documents, transcription, etc.
• Prepare and/or process documents electronically, including hyperlinking, marking and generating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities; review for accuracy and completeness; update information and/or evaluate against policy; compare elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
• Edits written material for accuracy, format, and arrangement of material.
• Electronically files documents with courts and assists in trial preparation.
• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Maintains calendars; schedules and coordinates appointments.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Receives calls and/or greets visitors, takes and relays messages, responds to requests for information; provides information or directs caller/visitor to appropriate individual.
• Maintains and/or creates files or record keeping systems. Sorts, labels, files and retrieves documents, or other materials.
• Prepares electronic pleadings and documents using Microsoft Word, PDF, Excel, and other software programs as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervising attorney and/or section director.

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• attention to detail
• strong coordination and organizational skills
• work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
• punctual, professional, reliable
• legal processes and procedures, including filing procedures in state court
• legal terminology
• applicable laws, regulations, and/or policies and procedures
• court/hearing, rules, records, procedures, and protocol
• computer word processing, spreadsheet, document formatting, case management, and other automated software programs
• adapt to new software programs, packages, and protocols
• proper formats for a variety of legal documents
• review, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness
• enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
• record messages from verbal information received by telephone conversation or personal contact
• arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details
• establish, organize and/or maintain files
• assemble, sort, and/or distribute documents, supplies, and/or materials/items
• find, gather, and organize information or data in a clear and concise manner
• work efficiently and competently under deadlines
• occasionally work past standard business hours
• prioritize tasks and balance workload
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• follow written and/or oral instructions
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• work independently and proactively; works in groups as part of a team
• identify creative solutions to problems; communicate ideas to coworkers
• principles, practices and procedures of an office environment

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Position currently does not qualify for telework.