Legal Assistant

at  Kalamazoo County Government

Prosecuting Attorney
K-106 (00) $21.44
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Part-time 20 hrs/week p.m.
Posting: 162-24
Date Posted: 11/14/2024
Deadline: Until filled
Initial assignment will be in the Abuse, Neglect and Delinquency Division.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to coordinate and maintain all case files handled by the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Processes court orders, maintains, and updates legal cases, and stores in multiple databases. Coordinates the scheduling of all court events, reviewing and updating court docket schedules. Provides front desk and administrative support to attorneys and victim advocates by creating files, processing cases with the court, analyzing data of clients, processing and coordinating victim impact statements and correspondence, and directing incoming calls to appropriate staff when necessary. Verifies sentencing information from court logs received by the courts and records the legal information.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent), 2 years of college preferred
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience in the courts
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Processes Abuse and Neglect (NA) and Delinquency (DL) petitions and submit paperwork as necessary.
• Assists in the processing of Educational Neglect and Truancy Petitions.
• Monitors and reviews legal court events. Prepares and reviews court orders, notices, motions, and other communications regarding legal proceedings. Distributes documentation as necessary.
• Processes and files motions, writs, nolles, citations, legal documents, and other court orders.
• Maintains and updates case information stored in dual databases.
• Provides customer service and administrative support within the assigned unit. Including answering phones, processing mail, and providing additional assistance as needed.
• Performs related work as required.