Legal Assistant - Criminal

Compensation: $21.54 - $35.38 hourly DOEApplication Period Ends: Open Until FilledJob SummaryThe Legal Assistant supports the County Prosecuting Attorney's Office by performing legal administrative duties, preparing legal documents, maintaining case files and assisting attorneys in trial preparation. Reporting to the Administrative Supervisor, this position requires a high level of initiative the ability to deal with challenging situations, and complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support:

Collaborates with attorneys and supervisors to ensure case needs are accurately met and completed on schedulePrepares pleadings relevant to a criminal prosecution case including, but not limited to, charging documents, discovery pleadings, exhibits, and/or post-sentencing pleadings

Administrative Duties:

Answers and screens incoming calls; fields and directs all levels of legal questions, refers to supervisors or attorneys as necessary; connects calls to appropriate partiesFiles documents with the court and distributes all in-house documentsOpens screening, felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases, logs in all supplemental evidenceEnsures that all incoming reports and evidence are filed in the appropriate case files; updates and reorganizes files as neededMaintains Case Management SystemsPerforms computerized case management system research, development, and implementation duties

Scheduling and Coordination:

Organizes and prepares daily and weekly calendarsTracks court schedules and attorney appearances, assisting in meeting case deadlines and court dates

Communication:

Provides information to the public and/or law enforcement officers regarding subpoenas, court events, etc.Informs witnesses and other involved parties of case settlement or reschedulingCommunicates with law enforcement personnel and probation officers as needed

Other Duties:

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county and office policies, procedures, and safety practicesMay support specialty courts including attending staffing and court with the attorney, taking notes and researching information, serving as a contact person for these courts, participating as a member of the Restorative Justice Board, and/or acting as a liaison between the Prosecutor's Office and court personnelPerforms other related duties as required

QualificationsSkills and Abilities:

Build and maintain strong working relationships with county employees, supervisors, elected officials, and the public even in high-pressure situationsClear and concise communication skills, both verbally and writtenHandle and resolve complex and challenging situations effectively, both in person and over the phoneDeliver professional customer service to co-workers, the public, court personnel, law enforcement, and county officials, meeting all service level agreementsMaintain a high level of confidentialityResearch and prepare clear and concise reportsManage time and schedules effectively, prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesEfficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously while handling interruptionsApply logical and creative thinking to develop solutions based on written or oral communication

Special Qualifications

Bilingual - Spanish preferredSuccessfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalency requiredLegal or other professional administrative experience preferredLegal Assistant II classification requires at least the equivalent of one year experience in a legal services environmentLegal Assistant III classification requires at least the equivalent of two years' experience in a legal services environmentLegal Assistant IV classification requires at least the equivalent of three years' experience in a legal services environmentEquivalent combination of experience, training, and education may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quicklySufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationVisual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documentsRequires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasksAbility to lift 25 lbs.

DisclaimerTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employmentcontract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.