District Attorney Legal Assistant

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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.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE:  $39,731.00 - $65,611.00

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 1, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in a 7-county district. The position will be housed in the Pasquotank County office with opportunities to travel the beautiful coastal district visiting Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Dare and Perquimans counties.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer phones and assist the public

• Type correspondence

• Prepare legal documents for criminal and juvenile proceedings

• Prepare files

• Assist victims and witnesses and aid their understanding and navigation of the court process

• Provide emotional support and guidance

• Understand, prepare and attend court

• Gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases

• Other duties as assigned.  

Why you’ll Love This Role

This position offers the opportunity to be an integral part of the justice system and make a real difference in the lives of victims and the community. You’ll join a mission-driven team and have opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to meaningful work.

Ready to join the team?

Submit your cover letter and resume, and lets work together to deliver justice and support to those who need it most.

Join an amazing team of professionals who work as a team to represent the State with integrity while protecting victims and their rights.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.

Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.

Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.
 

Supplemental and Contact Information

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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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 J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in a District Attorney’s Office or similar legal setting

Background in victim advocacy or experience assisting victims and witnesses in a legal or community-based organization.

Familiarity with coordinating services across agencies to support victims/witnesses.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org