Job Description
Legal Assistant to County Attorney and all Assistant County Attorneys. Performs administrative duties including operating office equipment, filing, recordkeeping, screening phone calls, walk in traffic and mail. Duties and Responsibilities
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Establishes a positive public relations image of the County through:
- the effective handling of incoming telephone calls;
- personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials; and
providing assistance of the highest quality to the public.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Update software database of cases.
- Record hearings scheduled in Magistrate Court, District Associates Court, District Court, Juvenile Court and Mental Health.
- Compute case deadlines (speedy indictment and trial).
- Maintain a system consisting of legal case deadlines.
- Obtains reports and evidence from law enforcement agencies.
- Sets up a legal case file.
- Schedules with defense attorneys plea dates and depositions.
- Assists in scheduling appointments for department personnel.
- Notification of all witnesses regarding hearing dates and times.
- Performs all other tasks assigned by County Attorney or Assistant County Attorneys.
COURT
- Files legal court orders, motions and responses with the Clerk of Court.
- Maintains legal case files.
Qualifications
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred candidates will have vocational training in secretarial field and/or two (2) years of secretarial experience.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to deal with the public in person and over the telephone in a courteous manner.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, other county employees and officials and the public.
- Proficiency in the legal process and terms.
- Familiarity with the legal process and terms.
- Knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ability to proofread and check work for accuracy.
- Ability to accurately perform basic math functions.
- Ability to work in a high stress atmosphere interacting with upset people, both in person and on the phone.
- Ability to operate a computer and software for data entry and retrieval and word processing.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement in the performance of duties.
- Knowledge of difference between civil legal matters and criminal legal matters.
- Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interact with public, judges, attorneys and government officials.
- Trustworthiness regarding confidentiality of all case files and office business.
WORK REQUIREMENTS
Fast paced office with constant interruptions. Ability to perform multiple tasks at once (answer phone, greet public, and return to task you were performing before interruption).
Must complete criminal background check, range of motion and lift test and drug screen.
Additional Information Ready to Join Our Team?If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply! Join Webster County and become part of a dedicated team committed to serving our residents and making our community a great place to live, work, and grow. We look forward to hearing from you!Equal Employment Opportunity:Webster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Webster County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: Based on qualifications and experience, consistent with the Webster County pay scale.
- IPERS Retirement: Participation in the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS), with both employee and employer contributions.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage with a significant portion of the premium paid by Webster County.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Multiple dental plan options and vision coverage available to eligible employees.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees may earn up to 104 hours of PTO during their first year, with PTO accrual increasing based on years of service.
- Paid Holidays: Webster County recognizes 11 full- or half-day paid holidays throughout the year.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability: Income protection benefits are available to eligible employees in the event of a qualifying illness or non-work-related injury.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid term life insurance is provided to eligible full-time employees.
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage: Employer-provided and voluntary coverage options are available for additional financial protection.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for qualifying healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees may participate in a supplemental, tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental insurance options are available through payroll deduction.
Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and plan provisions are subject to Webster County policies and applicable benefit plan documents. Benefits for bargaining-unit employees may differ based on the applicable labor agreement.