District Attorney Legal Assistant

District Attorney Legal Assistant (S)SALARY RANGE: $39,731.00 - $65,611.00The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 2, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the Beaufort County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; assist the public; type correspondence; answer phones; prepare legal documents; prepare files; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; and other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesKnowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses. Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.

Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.