NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Legal Assistant - Assignment Office
Courthouse Complex - Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.54/hr - $45.12/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a part of Frederick County Government, which is seeking a Legal Assistant for the Circuit Court Assignment Office. The role involves scheduling cases, managing case processing in compliance with court standards, and assisting judges and attorneys with administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Interact with Court assigned interpreters and assist them when needed with administrative tasks such as scheduling, room assignments, etc
Accurately prepare, schedule and process all cases pertaining to specific assignment
Prepare, compile and review reports pertaining to assigned case types; take necessary action when needed to comply with case time standards
Inquire and maintain court system database and electronic docket boards
Prepare electronic files for courtroom dockets and update appropriately when necessary
Complete all work in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
Prepare, receive and distribute all paperwork, per procedures, to appropriate counsel, parties, and agencies
Communicate with Judges, Magistrates, attorneys, interpreters, and citizens, verbally and/or in writing, regarding trial/hearing dates and issues involved
Assist with questions and other business directed to the Assignment Office and answer/refer telephone calls to the appropriate individuals
Assist with daily courtroom preparation
Interact with Court assigned interpreters and assist them when needed with administrative tasks such as scheduling, room assignments, etc
Attend and participate in meetings on behalf of Assignment Office related to assigned case type
Assist all other Assignment Clerks as needed and directed
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Minimum 1 year of work experience in legal services, public administration, or a related field
Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft 365
Knowledge of court and legal terminology and the ability to correctly interpret procedures, laws, Rules and Regulations
Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal and external professionals and with the public
Ability to create and edit forms, tables, signs, spread sheets
Perform data entry, filing, reception duties, including answering phone calls and emails
Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, perform multiple tasks concurrently, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision and instruction
Ability to effectively create, update, and maintain paper and electronic files, records and filing systems
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
Ability to work with significant time constraints
Ability to use a computer, navigate computer systems, scan documents and maintain quality control standards
Ability to compile, prepare, and review reports, taking appropriate action when necessary
Ability to accurately maintain court system database and schedules as required
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to cross train and multi-task multiple assignments, e.g. civil, criminal, juvenile, or family caseloads when the need arises
Preferred
Para-legal certification or additional related education
Maryland Judiciary work experience
Experience working with Maryland Electronic Court / Odyssey system
Work experience in a court or legal environment
Benefits
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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