Legal Assistant III Temporary

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Legal Assistant III (S)

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Grade: JB14

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.

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour

This position is temporary, part time, 20 hours per week.

The Capital Defender's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to assist staff with office processes to include but not limited to opening of new cases; processing of appointments and expert funding requests.

• office management practices and procedures used to organize and maintain the office
• court system practices, forms and procedures to respond to questions as they arise
• NC General Statutes related to criminal defense
• general office computer software and hardware

• computer technology
• audio-visual equipment
• digital files
• MS Word, Excel, and Power Point

• explain office procedures to judicial personnel and the public
• analyze and interpret information and make necessary decisions with accuracy
• prepare forms and legal documents
• transcribe material in prescribed format with a high degree of accuracy using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce legal documents
• work well with others
• organize and complete work by specific guidelines
• work independently

• High school diploma and three (3) years of legal clerical experience; or completion of a two-year legal Secretarial Science or Business Administration Associate Degree and one (1) year of responsible legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

T he 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.

All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Charmaine Leeks

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

Recruiter:
Charmaine James Leeks

Email:
Human Resources