Public Defender Legal Assistant Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Public Defender Legal Assistant

Salary
$38,574.00 – $63,372.00 Annually
Location Rutherford County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
2025-06692
Department
Indigent Defense Services
Opening Date
05/23/2025
Closing Date
6/8/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Public Defender Legal Assistant
Position Number
65028935
Section
Public Defender 41
Salary Grade
Flat Rated

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work

SALARY GRADE

Flat Rated
The Office of the Public Defender, District 41 in Rutherford County, seeks a qualified individual to provide secretarial support for the office attorneys. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assist clients and attorneys as requested; word processing; type forms; file documents; answer and screen incoming calls; open, screen, and distribute mail; and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of:

office practices and procedures; legal terminology; grammar and punctuation; legal forms for orders, judgments, and other documents; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform limited, recurring assignments such as operate computer, printer, switchboard, and copiers.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school graduation or equivalency certificate and one (1) year of legal clerical experience.
Attach cover letter and résumé.
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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://nccourts.org/
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