Legal Assistant II

at  Ada County

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs secretarial and technical work supporting multiple attorneys or judges. Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of five years of legal secretarial or related experience;
• Minimum typing proficiency of 60 words per minute;
• Considerable knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods, and procedures;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods, and procedures preferred;
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

• Types and formats legal documents, including correspondence, opinions/findings, pleadings, and discoveries;
• Proofreads material for accuracy, completeness, and punctuation;
• Schedules hearings, meetings, and appointments;
• Manages calendaring system, creates ticklers for case files and workload projects, and pulls appropriate files;
• Keeps calendars for court appearances, deadline attentions, interviews, and appointments;
• Researches files for information;
• Maintains reference files and associated logs;
• Sorts, files and indexes documents and materials;
• Answers written and verbal inquiries for routine information;
• Enters required data from cases into a computer database;
• Manages case files;
• Provides trial support;
• May support multiple District Judges.