LEGAL CLERK I

Position Information The heart behind every excellent legal team, is the one who knows where the files are! Interested in joining a fast-paced, highly specialized legal environment? The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a Legal Clerk I with foundational legal experience in a law office to support attorneys handling criminal cases. This role is ideal for candidates with exposure to legal terminology, legal documents, court processes, filing systems, and legal office practices, who can thrive under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume setting. What You’ll Do Process incoming cases for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs), including creating and organizing physical working case files Maintain, update, and correct electronic and physical case files using established legal procedure Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents for attorney review Perform electronic filing (e-filing) with the courts and distribute documents to the appropriate parties Coordinate with court personnel on hearings, trial schedules, and case updates Manage calendars and provide schedule updates to DPAs Special Work Requirements Work under constant time constraints and strict deadlines High level of dependability and reliability Strong attention to detail and accuracy Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Consistent and reliable work output Keyboarding at 40 words per minute The Career Progression There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Legal Clerk I up to a Legal Clerk IV position. Experienced and knowledgeable legal clerks can later apply to be a Supervising Legal Clerk I, and advance up to Supervising Legal Clerk II with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills. (Note: Absent additional qualifications, these classes of work will NOT normally progress to Attorney positions.) The Career Progression Is As Follows Legal Clerk I SR-10 $3,471 Legal Clerk II SR-12 $3,748 Legal Clerk III SR-14 $4,054 Legal Clerk IV SR-16 $4,388 Supervising Legal Clerk I SR-18 $5,112 #J-18808-Ljbffr