LEGAL ASSISTANT
4.
2 Morgan, UT Morgan, UT Part-time Part-time $16.
00 - $21.
77 an hour $16.
00 - $21.
77 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago MORGAN COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE:
LEGAL ASSISTANT CLASS CODE:
FLSA STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISORY STATUS:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
02/06/2024 DEPARTMENT:
COUNTY ATTORNEY ______________________________________________________________________________ JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of routine clerical duties in preparing and maintaining legal cases, files, and documents, and in gathering and distributing information.
Assists with para-professional legal work such as conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, preparing trial and hearing materials, maintaining legal cases, files, and documents, preparing witnesses for hearings and trials, conducting the initial screening of cases, and maintaining daily office operation.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Works under general supervision of the County Attorney.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assists with maintaining legal cases/files including preparing appropriate legal documents, scheduling appropriate hearings, arranging for the filing or service of pertinent documents, maintaining an accurate follow-up system to review cases/files, and preparing cases/files for archiving.
Receives, screens, handles, and if necessary, redirects incoming telephone calls and visitors; maintains appointment and court appearance calendars for one or more attorneys.
Assists attorneys in preparing trial and hearing materials; assists with preparing and compiling information and reports and assists in preparing displays, presentations, exhibits, and evidence.
Assists in responding to questions and complaints from involved parties and the public regarding office and/or court functions and procedures, county department functions and procedures, case dispositions, and victim rights.
Arranges for and assists in meetings with victims and witnesses, court and other government officials, police and other investigators, and attorneys.
Helps research and retrieve public and private records for factual information and other legal documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
CLASS TITLE:
LEGAL ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE Locates and arranges witnesses and interpreters for court and hearing appearances.
Assists in preparation of trial folders and notebooks for use in case presentations.
Assists in preparation of legal documents and arranges for the judicial authorization and legal service of these documents.
Helps maintain office file/case archiving systems and procedures.
Helps organize transportation and travel arrangements for out of state witnesses.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Distributes incoming mail and collects and processes outgoing mail.
Prepares and submits all RFPs.
Scans images and documents to store, modify, and retrieve by computer.
Maintains organizational files and records of all office procedures, including RFP's, County Commission information, and County Ordinances.
Performs general office duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working Knowledge of:
standard office practices; proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Considerable Knowledge of:
Attorney's Office policies and procedures and laws, codes, or regulations relevant to work performed.
Skill in:
reading, writing, and basic math; operating standard office equipment; word processing, data entry, and basic spreadsheets, using various software programs unique to the Attorney's Office and associated agencies.
Ability to:
maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work activities; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; understand and follow clear work instructions; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Work is generally performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room and the incumbent typically sits at a desk or table.
Work requires the incumbent to regularly walk, stand, or stoop, and to occasionally lift or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
The incumbent occasionally drives a motor vehicle.
Work may expose the incumbent to disturbing information or materials, and to individuals that are angry, agitated, or otherwise upset.
Work occasionally exposes the incumbent to the stress of unplanned, urgent projects as well as regular deadlines.
Incumbent must regularly work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Accommodation may be made for some of these working conditions and physical/mental demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of general clerical work experience.
Preference may be given to qualified applicants with the ability to type 40 WPM or more.
Selected applicants may be subject to a background check.
LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION Applicant must possess a current driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within 60 days of employment.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Locates and arranges witnesses and interpreters for court and hearing appearances.
Assists in preparation of trial folders and notebooks for use in case presentations.
Assists in preparation of legal documents and arranges for the judicial authorization and legal service of these documents.
Helps maintain office file/case archiving systems and procedures.
Helps organize transportation and travel arrangements for out of state witnesses.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Distributes incoming mail and collects and processes outgoing mail.
Prepares and submits all RFPs.
Scans images and documents to store, modify, and retrieve by computer.
Maintains organizational files and records of all office procedures, including RFP's, County Commission information, and County Ordinances.
Performs general office duties.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
2 Morgan, UT Morgan, UT Part-time Part-time $16.
00 - $21.
77 an hour $16.
00 - $21.
77 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago MORGAN COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION CLASS TITLE:
LEGAL ASSISTANT CLASS CODE:
FLSA STATUS:
NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISORY STATUS:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
02/06/2024 DEPARTMENT:
COUNTY ATTORNEY ______________________________________________________________________________ JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of routine clerical duties in preparing and maintaining legal cases, files, and documents, and in gathering and distributing information.
Assists with para-professional legal work such as conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, preparing trial and hearing materials, maintaining legal cases, files, and documents, preparing witnesses for hearings and trials, conducting the initial screening of cases, and maintaining daily office operation.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Works under general supervision of the County Attorney.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assists with maintaining legal cases/files including preparing appropriate legal documents, scheduling appropriate hearings, arranging for the filing or service of pertinent documents, maintaining an accurate follow-up system to review cases/files, and preparing cases/files for archiving.
Receives, screens, handles, and if necessary, redirects incoming telephone calls and visitors; maintains appointment and court appearance calendars for one or more attorneys.
Assists attorneys in preparing trial and hearing materials; assists with preparing and compiling information and reports and assists in preparing displays, presentations, exhibits, and evidence.
Assists in responding to questions and complaints from involved parties and the public regarding office and/or court functions and procedures, county department functions and procedures, case dispositions, and victim rights.
Arranges for and assists in meetings with victims and witnesses, court and other government officials, police and other investigators, and attorneys.
Helps research and retrieve public and private records for factual information and other legal documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
CLASS TITLE:
LEGAL ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE Locates and arranges witnesses and interpreters for court and hearing appearances.
Assists in preparation of trial folders and notebooks for use in case presentations.
Assists in preparation of legal documents and arranges for the judicial authorization and legal service of these documents.
Helps maintain office file/case archiving systems and procedures.
Helps organize transportation and travel arrangements for out of state witnesses.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Distributes incoming mail and collects and processes outgoing mail.
Prepares and submits all RFPs.
Scans images and documents to store, modify, and retrieve by computer.
Maintains organizational files and records of all office procedures, including RFP's, County Commission information, and County Ordinances.
Performs general office duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working Knowledge of:
standard office practices; proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Considerable Knowledge of:
Attorney's Office policies and procedures and laws, codes, or regulations relevant to work performed.
Skill in:
reading, writing, and basic math; operating standard office equipment; word processing, data entry, and basic spreadsheets, using various software programs unique to the Attorney's Office and associated agencies.
Ability to:
maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work activities; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; understand and follow clear work instructions; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Work is generally performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room and the incumbent typically sits at a desk or table.
Work requires the incumbent to regularly walk, stand, or stoop, and to occasionally lift or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
The incumbent occasionally drives a motor vehicle.
Work may expose the incumbent to disturbing information or materials, and to individuals that are angry, agitated, or otherwise upset.
Work occasionally exposes the incumbent to the stress of unplanned, urgent projects as well as regular deadlines.
Incumbent must regularly work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
Accommodation may be made for some of these working conditions and physical/mental demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of general clerical work experience.
Preference may be given to qualified applicants with the ability to type 40 WPM or more.
Selected applicants may be subject to a background check.
LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATION Applicant must possess a current driver's license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver's license within 60 days of employment.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Locates and arranges witnesses and interpreters for court and hearing appearances.
Assists in preparation of trial folders and notebooks for use in case presentations.
Assists in preparation of legal documents and arranges for the judicial authorization and legal service of these documents.
Helps maintain office file/case archiving systems and procedures.
Helps organize transportation and travel arrangements for out of state witnesses.
Orders and maintains office supplies.
Distributes incoming mail and collects and processes outgoing mail.
Prepares and submits all RFPs.
Scans images and documents to store, modify, and retrieve by computer.
Maintains organizational files and records of all office procedures, including RFP's, County Commission information, and County Ordinances.
Performs general office duties.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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