A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Responsible for providing legal assistance to assigned legal staff, and acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, other agencies, and the public. Assists legal staff by drafting all necessary legal documents. Runs multiple Court dockets each week. Prepares all Court documents required for guilty pleas and trials, under the direction of the assigned attorney including judgments, dismissals, amendments, etc. Communicates with the Court Clerks to finalize plea paperwork. Emails judgments to defense attorneys prior to plea date. Files proper paperwork with the courts. Helps with phones when the receptionist is out. Other duties as may be assigned by Chief Administrator or his designee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
Must possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong ability to communicate and get along with others. Need to have basic computer and knowledge of all Microsoft Office products. Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations and the capability to learn and adapt quickly.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Daily duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and bending as well as speaking to and listening to other people. This job will be performed in the usual and customary office and courtroom settings. Minimal heavy lifting and driving duties are required. The workweek is usually 40 hours per week, but may be longer if you are preparing for trial.
DISCLAIMER
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Employer:
Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
