District Attorney Legal Assistant

About the role

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. Description of Work SALARY RANGE: $38,574.00 - $63,700.00 The Granville County District Attorney's office seeks a qualified candidate to provide support services to the office. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Duties include, but are not limited to the following: answering the telephone and interacting with the public and law enforcement. setting up physical files in felony cases. generating criminal histories through DCI and structured sentencing worksheets through CJLeads. requesting officer' initial incident reports and any additional discovery; gathering information to assist in the prosecution of cases, and any other duties as assigned. A qualified candidate must be able to: communicate verbally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; calmly handle stressful situations and de-escalate potential conflicts; be comfortable using multiple, cloud-based technologies. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies: Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses. Skill in: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint software; knowledge of Enterprise Justice/Odyssey, eWarrants, eDiscovery, and Axon is a plus; the ability to accurately type 45 wpm. Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations. Supplemental and Contact Information: INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. *NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Charmaine Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division http://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience. Management Preference A bachelor's degree is preferable but not required. Some legal experience is also preferable. Graduation from high school or a high school equivalency certificate is a minimum requirement. Must have a valid driver's license. Attach cover letter and résumé. EEO Statement T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommod