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Public Defender Legal Assistant

$38.57k - $63.37k

Judicial Branch

Job Summary The Office of the Public Defender, District 16 in Durham County seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for office attorneys. Position Number: 60088658 Grade: 30013121 Responsibilities Assist clients and attorneys as requested Word processing and type forms File documents Answer and screen incoming calls Open, screen, and distribute mail Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of office practices and procedures, legal terminology, grammar and punctuation, legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; accurate and fast typing; ability to answer multi‑line telephone system Ability to screen communications, route appropriately, use proper grammar, maintain records, and provide information on office procedures Minimum Education and Experience High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience. Salary Range $38,574.00 - $63,372.00 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, pregnancy, medical conditions, and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judicial Branch

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