Restricted Posting: Trial Assistant

Salary: $24.04 - $32.40 Hourly
Location : 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01308
Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central


JOB OVERVIEW
**RESTRICTED POSTING**
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PAID SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEES. IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AT THIS TIME.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Provides administrative, clerical, and case management support to attorneys. With regular attendance, this position is responsible for preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files and assisting with trial preparation.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, motions, and other court proceedings.
• Prepare and compile discovery materials in accordance with court rules and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist in obtaining police reports, medical records, photographs, digital evidence, and other evidentiary materials.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for sending out discovery requests to defense attorneys and ensures all discovery is obtained from law enforcement.
• Provide courtroom support during trials.
• Perform legal research or investigate support assignments as directed.
• Coordinates research related to motions and trial strategies including research conducted by law clerks.
• Draft complex motions which require research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, legal studies, or a related field.
• Possession of a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program.
• 2 years of work experience as a paralegal or legal support.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse individuals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and other software related to data management, communication, and other common business processes.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures for confidentiality while adapting to evolving privacy standards and technologies.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within a team.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation practices.
• Knowledge of trial preparation procedures, evidentiary documentation, and courtroom support processes.
• Skill in preparing, proofreading, formatting, and processing legal documents.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining detailed physical and electronic case files and records.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating work activities for law clerks and interns.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is typically a professional office setting, involving regular use of computers, standard office equipment, and frequent interaction with both internal staff and the public in a structured, task-oriented atmosphere. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Sarpy County offers competitive benefits to eligible* employees including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
10 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program

*For eligiblity requirements, reference associated or the Sarpy County
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Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

03


RESTRICTED POSTING: THIS POSTING REQUIRES you to be a current eligible employee of Sarpy County. Are you currently an eligible, paid employee of Sarpy County?

• Yes
• No

04


VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.

• Yes
• No

05


VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. All documents must be attached prior to submission of application. Did you attach all required documentation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - does not apply

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