Legal Assistant - Civil

 
THE POSITION performs a variety of moderately complex duties associated with general office assistance in a legal setting, including preparing and issuing legal documents, creating and maintaining of case files; assists in coordinating and tracking court schedules of assigned attorney's caseloads; performs general secretarial support for civil deputy prosecutors; performs other duties as required.

• $21.00 to $25.72 per hour depending on experience
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.96% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes full access for health plan members and dependents to a free medical clinic offering primary care appointments, medications, lab services and more!
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• 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months of full-time employment
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF:

• You understand and can apply applicable court rules and policies and you have an understanding legal citation and format.
• You are able to exercise independent judgment based upon comprehensive knowledge of individual cases.  
• You have good writing skills, demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of English language, punctuation, and spelling.
• You are able to be tactful and maintain composure during stressful situations
• You are able to multi-task in a high volume environment and retain numerous details

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have an Associate of Science or Applied Science degree in Legal Secretarial Studies from a two-year college or accredited academy?
• Do you have a minimum of one year secretarial/clerical or a minimum of two years senior secretarial experience in a law office?
• Do you have knowledge of legal terminology, legal procedures and secretarial office practices?
• Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
• Are you able to successfully pass a criminal background check and a mandatory pre-employment drug test? 

CONTACT US:
Human Resources (208)446-1640
kchr@kcgov.us

OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 165,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate and cost of living that is below the national average, it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.    
 
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities 

• Must attach cover letter and resume
• Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug testing. 
• Must be able to pass a national finger print clearance background check. 

 
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

Salary : $21 - $26