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District Attorney Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $38,574 - $63,700/year
  • Mecklenburg County, NC
November 21, 2024 Attorney Criminal Law

Job Description

Description of Work


SALARY GRADE:  Flat Rated

This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time, and will end on June 30, 2025.

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 26, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Mecklenburg County office. 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; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.

Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and 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 Requirements

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.

 

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Supplemental and Contact Information


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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Salary
  • $38,574 - $63,700/year


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