Legal Assistant Job Montgomery area,Alabama USA,Law/Legal

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for providing administrative and clerical support by filing court documents, preparing new cases and maintaining certified records for Montgomery County.

Position Requirements and

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements :

High school diploma or other equivalent
Criminal Justice experience or education preferred

Certifications / Licenses:

None

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and data software
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
Attention to detail

Job

Competencies:

Essential Functions include the following.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Drafts, files, and monitors court documents using the Kansas E-Filing system

Files and tracks new cases, summons and arrest warrants

Manages the Assistant County Attorney’s docket and caseload, which includes handling 200- 250 active cases

Imports and prepares new cases for the County Attorney to review and charge

Tracks declination letters and distributes them to District Court, Montgomery County Jail and referring law enforcement agencies

Maintains strong relationships with law enforcement agencies and their records clerks to ensure complete and accurate discovery is provided to both the County Attorney and defense counsel

Collaborates with defense counsel to provide discovery materials and secures approvals for court document submissions

Provides and requests information to/from Intensive Supervision Officers and Court Services officers for defendants on probation, bond and diversion

Works closely with District Court Clerks to prepare and organize court dockets

Tracks down and obtains certified records from various states and ensures copies are delivered to the County Attorney and defense counsel as needed

Assists with answering phones, managing the office window and providing non-confidential information to the public

Maintains accurate case records in the PBK software system, ensuring timely updates and correct case dispositions

Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances

Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary

Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed

Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

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