Benton County Government · 1 day ago
LEGAL ASSISTANT I - VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM
Bentonville, AR, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.50/hr - $30.76/hr
2+ years expBenton County Government is seeking a Legal Assistant I for their Victim Witness Program. The role involves assisting prosecutors by preparing case files, gathering data from various agencies, and ensuring efficient communication regarding case files.
Government
Responsibilities
Handle all information received by this office in a highly confidential manner
Efficiently utilize internal systems such as PBK (Prosecutor by Karpel), Internal Court Connect, CIS Inquiry, iResults, Arkansas State Crime Lab’s LASSO, Zuercher, InVize, JMS, RMS, ACIC / NCIC, Correction Solutions (Jail Calls), SmartEcosystems (Jail Mail), Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Electronic Filing Systems, etc
Quickly analyze and request Law Enforcement reports, documents, and audio/visual evidence to determine various discovery items the prosecutor should receive to complete the case file, as well as update the file as the case progresses
Discovery: Making the case information obtained known to defense counsel in a timely manner
Must be certified or able to become certified to run NCIC/ACIC criminal histories
File and e-file legal documents with the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Request certified priors when necessary
Assist prosecutors with trial preparation by creating trial binders for prosecutors, filing witness lists, issuing and completing service on subpoenas, obtaining transcripts and certified priors, etc
Running the prosecutor's calendars and re-checking calendars after the court date, i.e. working the calendars to ensure work is completed associated with each hearing type including pulling ledgers, ensuring discovery is sent to defense, etc
Communicate effectively with defense attorneys, other outside agencies, and victims and witnesses regarding case files
Calendar, track, and remind DPA’s of essential deadlines such as filing criminal information’s before defendant’s sixty (60) days in jail to prevent the defendant being released pursuant to Ark. R. Cr. P. Rule 8 (60 Day Rule), filing witness lists at least 30 days prior to Jury Trial, etc
Schedule related appointments and maintain calendars for Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys when necessary
Screen calls from victims and witnesses and direct them to the appropriate personnel/department
Assist prosecutors to ensure case file is ready for court through various tasks
Qualification
Required
High School education
At least two (2) years of administrative experience required
Possess good typing/computer skills
General secretarial skills
High level of organizational skills
Good public relations and communication skills
Must be certified or able to become certified to run NCIC/ACIC criminal histories
Must be an Arkansas Public Notary, or be eligible to become an Arkansas Public Notary upon hire
Due to the sensitive nature of cases, an individual must possess a high level of discretion and professionalism
Preferred
Associate or higher degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or Legal Technology preferred
Experience in the legal profession is helpful, but not required
Company
Benton County Government
Benton County, Arkansas was formed in 1836.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marissa Martinez
Public Safety Dispatcher II // CTO
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