Job Description
JOB SPECIFICS We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Civil Division Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to Assistant County Attorneys and Paralegals within the Civil Division. The ideal candidate will excel in teamwork, possess excellent attention to detail, and demonstrate strong self-motivation. Key responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, proofreading documents, and maintaining effective communication. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a public sector law office Experience preparing, proofing and editing legal documents Experience with State systems including MGA and eFile/eServe Experience with the dissemination and storage of digital evidence Experience with Microsoft Office Suite SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs. ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $23.34 to $27.57 Hourly E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. E- Verify Participation Right to work Poster JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Office Supervisor, the Legal Assistant provides skilled and confidential legal assistance to attorneys and staff within the various divisions of the County Attorney's Office. The Legal Assistant is the first level in the Legal Assistant job classification series and the work involves diversity, independent judgment and discretion. The work performed by the Legal Assistant affects the quality and timeliness of the cases tried by the County Attorney's Office. EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The Legal Assistant position requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND; Completion of a one-year business school or vocational-technical program in Legal Studies AND three years of experience in a law office. OR; Completion of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies AND two years of experience in a law office. OR; Bachelor's Degree AND a Paralegal Certificate AND two years of experience in a law office. OR; An approved equivalent combination of education and experience. CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job. Promotes diversity and a culturally competent workforce. Works collaboratively both within the organization and with others involved in the legal process to achieve common goals. Demonstrates knowledge of legal office procedures, practices and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of legal terminology. Resolves conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative impacts. Demonstrates skills in utilizing proper formats to prepare legal forms and documents. Demonstrates ability to type at least sixty words per minute editing work for accurate spelling and grammar usage. Understand court processes and procedures. Demonstrates ability to perform mathematical calculations. Works in an honest and ethical manner; maintains confidentiality; deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events; exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with data privacy acts. Demonstrates ability to meet multiple deadlines for cases. Demonstrates ability to report potentially unsafe situations or individuals. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES These examples do not limit the assignment of other related tasks and work in any position classification. Please note that the Legal Assistant may perform some or all of the following tasks depending on their l