Legal Assistant - District Attorney's

Job Overview

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City District Attorney's Office. Under general supervision of the Supervising Legal Assistant, the office provides customary and/or confidential legal office support.

This is the entry level in the Legal Assistant series. Incumbents perform a wide range of criminal, delinquency, dependency, and civil legal support duties. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of case files, compiling and disseminating evidence, reviewing pleadings and correspondence, and accurate calendaring.

• Employer-Paid PERS: $24.53 – $34.34 hourly / $51,016 – $71,422 annually
• Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $29.59 – $41.42 hourly / $61,545 – $86,163 annually

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This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees. .

Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume." We do not review resumes unless specifically stated. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

• Reviews, organizes, and disseminates a wide variety of legal documents including agreements, contracts, complaints, orders, reports, videos, discovery, etc.
• Drafts pleadings, petitions, statements, subpoenas, briefs, correspondence, memoranda, audio transcriptions, and other legal documents.
• Calendars and schedules court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys.
• Attends court hearings and ensures accuracy of court docket.
• Ensures timely and proper filing of pleadings, exhibits, and other legal materials with the appropriate court.
• Reviews finished pleadings and memoranda for completeness, accuracy, format, and compliance with applicable court rules.
• Communicates with staff from other agencies, businesses, law firms, and/or witnesses at attorney direction.
• Maintains and updates case notes and files.
• Prepares weekend court docket on a rotating assignment.
• Responds to inquiries regarding cases in person and over the telephone.
• Prepares presentation materials, exhibits, and binders for trial, arbitration, or other contested hearings.
• Performs closing and auditing of case files.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of clerical or administrative experience in a legal or court office; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• A valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of computer programs including case management, court calendaring, word processing, data entry, and standard report generation.
• Ability to use basic arithmetic to calculate briefing deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability to use correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of and ability to use legal office terminology, processes, procedures.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to format legal documents.
• Skill and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to independently organize daily tasks and…