District Attorney Legal Assistant

Agency District Attorney Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 33

Job Classification Title District Attorney Legal Assistant (S) Position Number 65023330 Grade 30013231 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. Duties 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 / Management Preferences court system and procedures legal terminology community resources to refer victims and witnesses Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint accurately typing 35-40 wpm answering a multi-line telephone system 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 calmly handle stressful situations Salary Range SALARY RANGE: $39,731.00 - $65,611.00 Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience. Attach cover letter and résumé. 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. 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. Recruiter & Company Information Recruiter: Charmaine James Leeks Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judicial Branch