MUNICIPAL COURT
CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

LEGAL ASISSTANT I / II

Duties: Performs a wide range of research & administrative duties; greets & provides customer service for visitors; types & proofreads a variety of  documents; responds to indigent defense counsel & private counsel, victims, pro se defendants, & other government agency personnel; serves as victim/witness assistant; researches prior criminal & driving history; researches, reviews & downloads police reports, notices to appears, booking sheets, & bonds; processes drug/alcohol evaluations & submits to the Judge; subpoenas witnesses; tracks service of the subpoenas; reviews, updates, & finalizes witness lists for trial docket; performs follow-ups with victims/witnesses; coordinates & maintains schedules; reviews & processes journal entries & other court documents; prepares case files, subpoenas, & other related district court reviews, journal entries & jury questionnaires; ensures deadlines are met; processes & reviews office mail & confidential information regarding personnel & court activities.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D required; Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or a related field of study preferred.

Experience: Two (2) - four (4) years of experience in legal system, court, or legal office involving interpretation of records, legal and factual research, and drafting legal documents.

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Starting pay: 
Legal Assistant II: $18.97-19.92/hr. DOQ
Legal Assistant I:  $18.08-18.98/hr. DOQ

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Duties: Performs a wide variety of legal clerical work in processing cases & other court functions; performs administrative & secretarial duties; prepares subpoenas, complaints, trial sheets, notices to appear, personal service, & other legal documents; assists in preparation for meetings & hearings; meets with victims & witnesses; greets, assists & screens office walk-in clients & phone calls; composes & types correspondence; handles office mail. 

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. including courses in typing, bookkeeping, computer & other clerical functions.

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical work with strong computer experience desired; work experience in a court or legal setting preferred.

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Starting pay: $17.21-18.07/hr. DOQ

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 02/22/2024