Public Defender Legal Assistant​/Bilingual Receptionist

Public Defender Legal Assistant (S)

Agency:
Indigent Defense Services

Division:
Public Defender 26 District

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About Us:

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

$38,574.00 - $63,372

The Office of the Public Defender, District 26 in Mecklenburg County seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include answering multi‑line telephone, greeting and assisting visitors and staff, and daily filing. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self‑starter with strong oral and written communication skills. We are seeking someone who speaks English and Spanish fluently and enjoys a challenge while assisting persons over the telephone and in person.

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; grammar and punctuation; commonly used rules, procedures and recurring assignments examples include operate Microsoft Office products, Cisco Phone System, and copiers; legal terms and forms.

Skill in: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; typing with accuracy and speed; and answering a multi‑line telephone system.

Ability to: screen communications and, based on content, handle independently or route to proper destination; spell accurately and use proper grammar; learn specific rules and regulations related to verifying, processing, and maintaining records and documents; use judgment in organizing and establishing document formats; develop a general knowledge of the role and mission of the office and its relationship to other judicial offices;

and provide basic information and instructions regarding programs and office procedures.

High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience.

• High school graduation or equivalency and one year of related work experience with excellent typing skills (50wpm).
• Experience as a legal secretary with knowledge of court procedures; considerable experience with Microsoft Office Products and Outlook is desired.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.