Legal Assistant - Marion, United States - Marion County

Marion County Marion, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

This job was posted by : For more information, please see:

The Marion County Attorney is accepting applications for a full-time Legal Assistant.

Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is a position responsible for varied

legal secretarial duties. The main duties of this position are to assist the county attorney in preparation

of legal documents and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. This employee must exercise

considerable independent judgement based on knowledge gained through experience in the performance

of specialized duties. Work requires knowledge of departmental functions, activities, and

interdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continual public contact. Information handled in

this office is of a confidential nature.

At least one year of office experience is required, including Microsoft Word & Excel (or equivalent).

Receptionist duties include multi-line telephone system. A positive attitude, great organizational skills,

and attention to detail are important in this position. The successful applicant must be able to work well

in team and individual settings. The applicant must also pass a criminal background check.

The application may be picked up at the Marion County Clerks Office in the Courthouse. You may return

the application when filled out to the
Marion County Attorneys Office: 202 S. Third St., Suite A, Marion,

KS We look forward to hearing from YOU Open until filled.

EOE.

LEGAL ASSISTANT I
Rev 07/2020

Department:
County Attorney

Reports To:
County Attorney

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is a non-exempt position

under the FLSA that requires the responsible performance of difficult and varied legal secretarial

duties. The main duties of this position are to assist the county attorney in preparation of legal

documents and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. This employee must exercise

considerable independent judgement based on knowledge gained through experience in the

performance of specialized duties. Work requires knowledge of departmental functions, activities,

and interdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continual public contact. Information

handled in this office is of a confidential nature.

Essential Functions

Types and files legal documents, forms, letters, and similar materials from rough drafts;
Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies;
Files correspondence and records;
Handles inquiries and complaints from citizens;
Processes all legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, statements, and other material;
Screens citizens requesting legal assistance;
Prepares legal criminal documents, complaints, and journal entries from the county attorney;
Takes dictation using legal terminology;
Prepares briefs for Court of Appeals;

Marginal Functions

Other related duties as deemed necessary or as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

Experience:
At least three years legal secretary experience required. Employee is expected

to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after

six months in the position.

Education:
Technical degree or some college credit or equivalent combination of experience

and training.

Skills:
Knowledge of computer applications, basic criminal law and civil procedure, and

legal terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to type legal documents with

appropriate terms. The ability to interpret written instructions. Excellent computer skills.

The ability to type accurately with moderate to advanced s peed and to take manual or

machine dictation. The ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, copy machine, computer,

and other related office equipment.

Legal Assistant I

County Attorneys Office

Minimum Position Requirements, continued

Problem Solving:
Problems involve scheduling work assignments and completing tasks in a

timely manner.

Decision Making:
Limited decision making exists in this position. Decisions involve

handling citizen complaints and concerns and directing their questions to the appropriate

agency.

Accountability:
Employee does not have budgetary control of the department and does not

participate in the annual department budget process.

Supervision:
Supervision is provided daily and job related decisions are reviewed by the

county attorney. Employee does not have supervisory res

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