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Perform a variety of entry level complex, legal secretarial duties designed to expedite legal services provided through the office of the County Attorney.
Job Responsibility:
Compose and type legal forms such as petitions, orders, motions, civil and criminal complaints, informations, indictments, jury instructions, notices, subpoenas, legal briefs, child protections, search warrants and returns, discovery responses, writs of various kinds and related documents and forms
prepare charging packets
Calendar court dates and schedule hearings
prepare court or calendar call materials, assure that all files for review or courtroom are prepared
prepare jury instructions, witness exhibit lists and subpoenas
assure proper notification is given to police officers, witnesses or others involved
may accompany attorneys at hearings and assist with case materials as needed
Take dictation of various kinds, including complaints, informations, indictments, search warrants, orders legal briefs, correspondence and other documents from attorneys
Compose and type general correspondence for attorneys, including letters, inter‑office memoranda, legal documents, and opinions
compose legal forms and documents according to generally established guidelines
compose formats for responding to formal requests or demands for action in litigation
Forward subpoenas to proper agency for service
open files, type log sheets, assign file numbers
follow established procedures as needed to receive, document and process witness claims
File case files according to established alpha or numeric systems
operate word processing equipment as needed to perform various work projects
Operate computer to transfer data from a variety of legal source documents into automated case tracking system
verify accuracy of information both on source documents and as entered into computer data/information base
assist in the design of management assistance and review programs related to automated tracking system
generate various reports
Answer telephone and give/take messages from attorneys, probation officers, police officers and the general public
apprise callers of status of various cases
exercise judgment related to confidentiality and propriety of case, hearing, warrants and related sensitive material
Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required
Requirements:
Graduation from high school with course background in general office skills
plus one (1) year of specialized course work in legal secretarial sciences or a related field
One (1) year of experience as a legal secretary or in some other comparable position providing exposure to legal terminology, methods, and procedures
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
legal terminology, grammar, punctuation, English, etc.
the legal procedures of trials and courts
modern office practices and procedures
various processes related to criminal document processes
the operation of personal computer and various software applications for word processing, spread sheets, data base management and desk top publications
Ability to perform secretarial duties, involving legal terminology and format
ability to maintain filing and record keeping system
ability to work with the public and develop effective working relationships
ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
ability to operate a calculator, copy machine, and other types of standard office equipment
Must meet all security requirements for background check, fingerprinting and drug testing