La Crosse County · 12 hours ago
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE - DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLa Crosse County is seeking an Administrative Associate for their District Attorney's Office. The role involves providing legal secretarial functions and support for various specialized areas within the department, while working under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Using a computer, types criminal and other complaints, opens files, types summons, notices to appear, notices to defense, search and arrest warrants, affidavits, briefs, memorandum of law, motions, agreements, letters and various other legal documents
Proofreads and corrects prepared materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax and content
Prepares and assembles materials, documents and exhibits for meetings, court appearances and hearings
Prepares electronic discovery for defense in timely manner
Composes routine correspondence
Obtains Department of Transportation Records
Enters information into specialized law enforcement database using knowledge of the legal system
Produces subpoenas for all court hearings as necessary. Schedules and cancels all witnesses as necessary, frequently and with little or no direction
Independently obtains schedules of needed Hygiene and Crime Lab Individuals and advises as appropriate
Operates standard office equipment such as calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, telephones, scanner, dictation equipment, AV equipment, etc
In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials
Cross trains and assists other department staff as necessary or required
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree as Legal Secretary/Paralegal, Administrative Professional, Office Support Specialist or other related degree
Two years of office/clerical experience in the legal field
Familiarity with court procedures in a prosecutor's office and with legal terminology
Proven skills and proficiency in using computer programs: MS Word, Excel spreadsheets and the internet
Must have proven track record of being highly organized and able to work in fast-paced environment and able to meet short deadlines with high volume of output with efficiency and accuracy
Must be able to type efficiently and accurately
Preferred
May consider candidate with no related Associate Degree and several years of related legal secretarial experience
Company
La Crosse County
La Crosse County is a government organization that offers economic development, financial assistance, and land information services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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