Legal Assistant II Felony Divisions

The Legal Assistant II provides secretarial and caseload support for two (2) Assistant State Attorneys. The work schedule for this position is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (depending on assigned division, assigned trial support, and Judge court room hours). During the initial training period, the work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position offers a Limited Flexible Work Schedule and Teleworking Option.

The Job Responsibilities are:

• Preparing daily court, supplemental, and alias capias calendars
• Processing court calendar returns
• Preparing subpoenas, motions, and orders
• Ordering photos, body-worn cam videos, police reports, and other supporting documentation from additional agencies
• Distributing and organizing incoming/outgoing mail
• Completing requests for Assistant State Attorneys
• Maintaining Database
• Performing phone work and having contact with the public and law enforcement personnel
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Progressive Legal Assistant III Responsibilities include all expectations of a Legal Assistant II with the following additions:

• Providing Homicide Trial Support with active participation in the courtroom
• Preparing trial availabilities
• Witness coordination
• Conducting extensive phone work and having contact with the public and law enforcement personnel
• Coordinating travel arrangements for Division Chiefs, Expert Witnesses, and Civilian Witnesses
• Flexibility when preparing for trial, during trial, or important hearings

The Minimum Requirements are:

• One (1) year clerical experience*
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:

• Fluency in English and Spanish

Specific Skills and Characteristics

The Successful Candidate must be able to:

• Lift boxes weighing 25 pounds
• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs
• Work effectively in a paperless work environment
• Possess and demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Work effectively under pressure and with all levels of staff and outside agencies
• Be adaptable to change
• Work in a group/team environment
• Be personable and positive, demonstrating compassion and providing excellent customer service to all levels of staff and the public

*Please be advised the starting salary for this position is non-negotiable. After successfully completing a six (6) month probationary period with a “4” or a “5” rating on their performance evaluation, the selected candidate may be eligible for a promotion to a Legal Assistant III classification with a 5% pay increase.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application and updated resume to: ., with the Subject:
Legal Assistant II - Felony Divisions.

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