Legal Assistant II

Description of Work SALARY GRADE: Grade 12 ***This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time.
*** **Funding for this position will end on June 30, 2024.
The Office of the Public Defender, Mecklenburg County, seeks a qualified individual to provide support services for the office attorneys.
Perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to legal document preparation, heavy typing, criminal case management, file preparation, answering telephone calls and daily filing.
A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation; legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operate computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.
Skill in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; typing with accuracy and speed; and answering a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to: screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; spell accurately and use proper grammar; learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents; use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats; develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices; and provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school graduation or equivalent and two years of administrative office experience; or completion of a two-year Secretarial Science or Business Administration associate degree program and one year of responsible office administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management prefers candidates with experience as a legal assistant with knowledge of court procedures; considerable experience with Microsoft Office products and Outlook is desired.
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