Legal Assistant

Agency Indigent Defense Services Division Capital Defender Job Classification Title Legal Assistant III (S) Position Number 65032663 Grade JB14 About Us DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. Description of Work SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour This position is temporary, part time, 20 hours per week. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The Capital Defender's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to assist staff with office processes to include but not limited to opening of new cases; processing of appointments and expert funding requests. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of: office management practices and procedures used to organize and maintain the office; court system practices, forms and procedures to respond to questions as they arise; NC General Statutes related to criminal defense; and general office computer software and hardware. Skills in: computer technology; audio-visual equipment; digital files; and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to: explain office procedures to judicial personnel and the public; analyze and interpret information and make necessary decisions with accuracy; prepare forms and legal documents; transcribe material in prescribed format with a high degree of accuracy using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce legal documents; work well with others; organize and complete work by specific guidelines; and work independently. All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Charmaine Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma and three (3) years of legal clerical experience; or completion of a two-year legal Secretarial Science or Business Administration Associate Degree and one (1) year of responsible legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! #J-18808-Ljbffr