Position Type:

Office Support/Clerical/Legal Assistant Date Posted:

9/11/2026

Location:

Elkhart County Judiciary Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

Until Filled

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE LEGAL ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT

Elkhart County Judiciary

• Magistrate/Criminal Division

HIRING RANGE

$23.46

• 26.

06/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED

ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK

Monday 8

• 5 p.m.; Tuesday
• Friday 8
• 4 p.

m.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Elkhart County Judicial Building

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing and processing various motions, orders, and court related documents; scheduling all cases and legal proceedings; performing various clerical/administrative duties and assuming the functions of other employees as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree or professional certificate in paralegal or related field preferred
• Working knowledge of standard office/courtroom procedures and legal terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and files
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.

Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone:

(574) 535-6725

FAX:

(574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS

ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer