Legal Assistant

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a busy office environment. Strong communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, and working well on a team are key. If you’re tech-savvy and take pride in staying organized, we’d love to have you on our team—especially if you have experience working with confidential records or court-related programs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position provides support to the prosecutors in the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office  by handling a variety of legal secretarial and administrative tasks.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES       
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Creates, maintains, and enters information into databases.  Uses computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
• Sets up and manages paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents/media, such as participant records, correspondence, or other material.
• Operates office equipment, such as scanner, printer, copier, or phone.
• Evaluates, filters, and prioritizes all case file information from the public and inquiries from many medias and provides excellent customer service to all case parties that request case file information and to the general public.
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers; takes messages or transfers calls to appropriate individuals.   Greets the public, answers general questions, processes mail, and orders supplies.

 

Requirements:

• Three years related experience and/or training; or Associate’s degree and one year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Four years’ related experience and/or training; or a bachelor’s degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements – Certificates/Licensures (not required)

• Notary public. E-Time Certification.
  

 

Wage & Benefits  
The starting hourly wage range is $21.91 – $23.16 per hour depending on qualifications.

Full range extends to $28.17 per hour

Benefit Highlights
Paid Vacation
Health insurance
Health insurance Opt Out Plan 
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Health Savings Account
Deferred Compensation Program
Group Life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability

Employees at Jefferson County Value
Competitive Pay
Excellent Benefits
Great Coworkers
Flexibility
Advancement & Opportunity
Family Culture

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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