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0000001696.LEGAL ASSISTANT.PUBLIC DEFENDER

Public Defender, Dallas, TX, 75207, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.47/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

Dallas County is seeking a Legal Assistant to support prosecutors in preparing for court and managing case schedules. The role involves assisting with legal research, drafting correspondence, and serving as a liaison between various legal stakeholders.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Schedules witness arrival and departure times for interviews and trials, schedules and monitors assigned cases to ensure cases are processed expeditiously and in accordance with established procedures, and performs various other duties associated with the preparation for court, as dictated by the Judge of the court and assigned prosecutors

Researches legal issues at the direction of the prosecutor

Drafts routine correspondence; processes, compiles and copies forms, legal documents and other materials; ensures case information is organized; and maintains current policy and trial notebooks

Serves as a liaison between prosecutors, attorneys, Judges, witnesses, victims, granting and law enforcement agencies, and other County departments; and responds to and/or resolves inquiries, problems, issues and exceptions

Ensures applicable equipment is available and in workable condition in the courtrooms

Advises victims of rights and compensation entitlement in conjunction with the Victim Witness Division

Notarizes documents, orders supplies, distributes mail, prepares statistical data and coordinates the transportation of County witnesses with the Victim Witness Division

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal experienceCriminal justice systemOffice equipment operationWord processing softwareEffective communicationOrganizational skillsDecision making

Required

Education and experience equivalent to an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in job related field of study

One (1) year legal experience

Ability to operate office equipment

Knowledge of computer applications and standard word processing software

Ability to enter data

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to organize, plan, and process work

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public

Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

Standard office environment

May require prolonged kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift and carry files, boxes, and other materials up to 25 lbs., unassisted