Legal Assistant
Papillion, NE Papillion, NE Full-time Full-time $20.
91 - $28.
17 an hour $20.
91 - $28.
17 an hour 13 hours ago 13 hours ago 13 hours ago JOB OVERVIEW QUALIFIED ELIGIBLE SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEES WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE As an employee of Sarpy County, you receive regular pay for the services you provide at a rate of $20.
91 per hour.
In addition to your hourly wage, Sarpy County provides benefits, such as insurance and retirement, which are valued at up to $28,414.
19 per year.
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Operations Manager or designee, performs a variety of skilled administrative work related to cases in the County Attorney office requiring considerable responsibility and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a variety of administrative support for assigned attorney(s).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information for assigned attorney(s).
Ensure case information and evidence is scanned or input into various systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare evidence and other documentation required for attorney's cases ensuring all parties affected receive the information in a timely manner.
Maintain various calendars of attorneys and/or courtrooms working with outside counsel and others as needed to facilitate caseload.
Prepare various legal documents (e.
g.
, subpoenas, motions, etc.
) at the direction of assigned attorney.
Answer phone calls from outside counsels, victims, etc.
assisting with information within scope of responsibility.
Assist in retrieval of court case documents in the office.
Escort Officers, Deputies or defendants through the courthouse as needed.
Act as a backup to other departmental staff as needed.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties Serve as a member of various committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and
Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Post-Secondary education in Criminal Justice or similar field preferred.
Paralegal certificate or Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three (3) years legal experience required.
Must be able to type 40 new words per minute (nwpm).
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of computers and software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures Knowledge of the legal system.
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, multiline phone, computer, printer, scanner, copier, and fax PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and operate/manipulate equipment using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, bend reach, kneel, and climb stairs.
The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing.
Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance, and color vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal range.
Work is performed indoors in an office setting.
Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays.
Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints.
The noise level is typically moderate.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
91 - $28.
17 an hour $20.
91 - $28.
17 an hour 13 hours ago 13 hours ago 13 hours ago JOB OVERVIEW QUALIFIED ELIGIBLE SARPY COUNTY EMPLOYEES WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE As an employee of Sarpy County, you receive regular pay for the services you provide at a rate of $20.
91 per hour.
In addition to your hourly wage, Sarpy County provides benefits, such as insurance and retirement, which are valued at up to $28,414.
19 per year.
Under the general supervision of the Administrative Operations Manager or designee, performs a variety of skilled administrative work related to cases in the County Attorney office requiring considerable responsibility and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a variety of administrative support for assigned attorney(s).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public.
Maintain the confidentiality of all information for assigned attorney(s).
Ensure case information and evidence is scanned or input into various systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare evidence and other documentation required for attorney's cases ensuring all parties affected receive the information in a timely manner.
Maintain various calendars of attorneys and/or courtrooms working with outside counsel and others as needed to facilitate caseload.
Prepare various legal documents (e.
g.
, subpoenas, motions, etc.
) at the direction of assigned attorney.
Answer phone calls from outside counsels, victims, etc.
assisting with information within scope of responsibility.
Assist in retrieval of court case documents in the office.
Escort Officers, Deputies or defendants through the courthouse as needed.
Act as a backup to other departmental staff as needed.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties Serve as a member of various committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and
Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Post-Secondary education in Criminal Justice or similar field preferred.
Paralegal certificate or Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Three (3) years legal experience required.
Must be able to type 40 new words per minute (nwpm).
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of computers and software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures Knowledge of the legal system.
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, multiline phone, computer, printer, scanner, copier, and fax PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and operate/manipulate equipment using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, bend reach, kneel, and climb stairs.
The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing.
Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance, and color vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal range.
Work is performed indoors in an office setting.
Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays.
Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints.
The noise level is typically moderate.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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