Appellate Defender Legal Assistant
Salary:
$41,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Durham County, NCJob Type:
Permanent Full-TimeJob Number:
2023-15083Department:
Indigent Defense ServicesDivision:
Appellate DefenderOpening Date:
11/20/2023Closing Date:
12/5/2023 5:
00 PM EasternJob Class Title:
Appellate Defender Legal AssistantPosition Number:
60002191Section:
Office of the Appellate DefenderWork Location:
Durham CountySalary Grade:
Flat RatedDescription of Work SALARY GRADE:
Flat RatedThe Office of the Appellate Defender is seeking qualified applicants for a Legal Assistant position.
The Office of the Appellate Defender assigns lawyers for all persons in North Carolina entitled to appointed counsel in the state appellate courts.
The Appellate Defender's Office has a staff of twenty-one attorneys who represent indigent clients on appeal and consult with other appointed appellate and trial counsel.
Subject matter of the appeals includes criminal convictions for capital and other serious and violent felony offenses.
Duties include but are not limited to:
answer multi-line telephone system and forward calls and messages; photocopy and scan; data entry; file management; format and file briefs, motions, and other legal documents in North Carolina courts and the United States Supreme Court; contacting court staff around the state to facilitate getting court documents such as court files and transcripts; and various other administrative tasks as necessary.
There is very little personal contact with clients or the public but there is extensive telephone communication with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and clients' families.
Must be flexible in accommodating deadlines including occasionally staying late to complete court filings.
Office Location:
The Office of the Appellate Defender will be moving in June 2024.
The Office is currently located at 123 W.
Main Street in downtown Durham.
Effective July 1, 2024, the Office will be located at 1830 Fordham Blvd.
in Chapel Hill.
The successful applicant must be agreeable to work at the office in Durham and be willing to relocate in June 2024 to the office in Chapel Hill.
This position requires in-person full-time attendance in the office with very little, if any, opportunity for working remotely.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of:
office practices and procedures; grammar and punctuation; legal terms and forms; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform recurring assignments.
Skills in:
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Access; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat; high attention to detail; use of a typewriter, computer, and copier.
Ability to:
set priorities for tasks under the pressure of competing deadlines; be self-motivated; work well within a team; carry a minimum of 15 pounds; maintain client confidentiality; accept advice and learn from supervisors and other team members; work with colleagues in a cooperative and collaborative manner; and treat clients with diverse life experiences and backgrounds with dignity and respect.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements An associate degree and one year of legal secretarial experience are preferred but not required.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience in criminal law.
Attach cover letter and rsum.
Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link.
Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit.
Rsums are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
NOTE Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application.
Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it.
Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.
For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
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.
To learn more, click on these links:
Charmaine J.
LeeksNC Administrative Office of the CourtsHuman Resources DivisionJudicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package.
The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status.
The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
01 The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments.
Applications with see attached or see rsum in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered.
If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it.
Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire.
This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments.
I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.
02 Select the highest level of education you completed.
High School or GED Associate Degree BA or BS Degree Juris Doctor Degree MA or MS Degree Ph.
D.
Degree None of the above 03 Do you possess paralegal certification from an ABA approved program? Yes No 04 How many years of administrative legal experience do you possess? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 3 years 3 or more years 05 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Word.
None Basic (create documents, copy and paste, create labels, type and correct errors, save documents) Intermediate (utilize styles, format sections, use markup tool, change page layout) Advanced (create charts and tables, mail merge, insert and format graphics, utilize themes) 06 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Excel.
None Basic (create spreadsheets, enter and correct data, copy and paste data, format for optimal printing, save spreadsheets) Intermediate (create and utilize simple operations formulas, sort and filter lists, merge and center data, create tables, create and insert charts from data) Advanced (create and utilize complex calculating formulas, create pivot charts, use Vlookup function) 07 Rate your skill level with Adobe Acrobat.
None Basic Intermediate Advanced 08 Are you a North Carolina Notary? Yes No 09 Do you possess any legal secretarial experience in criminal defense work? Yes No 10 Do you understand the Office will be moving from Durham to Chapel Hill in July 2024 and are you willing to relocate work sites? Yes No 11 Where did you originally learn about this position/posting? North Carolina state government careers website Nccourts.
gov Indeed LinkedIn Monster Zip Recruiter NCSC (National Center for State Courts) NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers) Other job board/website Employment Security Commission Friend/Colleague Professional Association Social Media Other Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Adobe Acrobat Attention To Detail Confidentiality Data Entry File Manager Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$41,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
Durham County, NCJob Type:
Permanent Full-TimeJob Number:
2023-15083Department:
Indigent Defense ServicesDivision:
Appellate DefenderOpening Date:
11/20/2023Closing Date:
12/5/2023 5:
00 PM EasternJob Class Title:
Appellate Defender Legal AssistantPosition Number:
60002191Section:
Office of the Appellate DefenderWork Location:
Durham CountySalary Grade:
Flat RatedDescription of Work SALARY GRADE:
Flat RatedThe Office of the Appellate Defender is seeking qualified applicants for a Legal Assistant position.
The Office of the Appellate Defender assigns lawyers for all persons in North Carolina entitled to appointed counsel in the state appellate courts.
The Appellate Defender's Office has a staff of twenty-one attorneys who represent indigent clients on appeal and consult with other appointed appellate and trial counsel.
Subject matter of the appeals includes criminal convictions for capital and other serious and violent felony offenses.
Duties include but are not limited to:
answer multi-line telephone system and forward calls and messages; photocopy and scan; data entry; file management; format and file briefs, motions, and other legal documents in North Carolina courts and the United States Supreme Court; contacting court staff around the state to facilitate getting court documents such as court files and transcripts; and various other administrative tasks as necessary.
There is very little personal contact with clients or the public but there is extensive telephone communication with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and clients' families.
Must be flexible in accommodating deadlines including occasionally staying late to complete court filings.
Office Location:
The Office of the Appellate Defender will be moving in June 2024.
The Office is currently located at 123 W.
Main Street in downtown Durham.
Effective July 1, 2024, the Office will be located at 1830 Fordham Blvd.
in Chapel Hill.
The successful applicant must be agreeable to work at the office in Durham and be willing to relocate in June 2024 to the office in Chapel Hill.
This position requires in-person full-time attendance in the office with very little, if any, opportunity for working remotely.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of:
office practices and procedures; grammar and punctuation; legal terms and forms; commonly used rules, procedures, or methods to perform recurring assignments.
Skills in:
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Access; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat; high attention to detail; use of a typewriter, computer, and copier.
Ability to:
set priorities for tasks under the pressure of competing deadlines; be self-motivated; work well within a team; carry a minimum of 15 pounds; maintain client confidentiality; accept advice and learn from supervisors and other team members; work with colleagues in a cooperative and collaborative manner; and treat clients with diverse life experiences and backgrounds with dignity and respect.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements An associate degree and one year of legal secretarial experience are preferred but not required.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience in criminal law.
Attach cover letter and rsum.
Supplemental and Contact Information INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link.
Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit.
Rsums are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
NOTE Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application.
Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it.
Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Carefully review the if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents.
For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
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.
To learn more, click on these links:
Charmaine J.
LeeksNC Administrative Office of the CourtsHuman Resources DivisionJudicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package.
The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status.
The describes benefit eligibility by employment status.
01 The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments.
Applications with see attached or see rsum in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered.
If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it.
Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire.
This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.
I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments.
I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.
02 Select the highest level of education you completed.
High School or GED Associate Degree BA or BS Degree Juris Doctor Degree MA or MS Degree Ph.
D.
Degree None of the above 03 Do you possess paralegal certification from an ABA approved program? Yes No 04 How many years of administrative legal experience do you possess? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year but less than 3 years 3 or more years 05 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Word.
None Basic (create documents, copy and paste, create labels, type and correct errors, save documents) Intermediate (utilize styles, format sections, use markup tool, change page layout) Advanced (create charts and tables, mail merge, insert and format graphics, utilize themes) 06 Rate your skill level with Microsoft Excel.
None Basic (create spreadsheets, enter and correct data, copy and paste data, format for optimal printing, save spreadsheets) Intermediate (create and utilize simple operations formulas, sort and filter lists, merge and center data, create tables, create and insert charts from data) Advanced (create and utilize complex calculating formulas, create pivot charts, use Vlookup function) 07 Rate your skill level with Adobe Acrobat.
None Basic Intermediate Advanced 08 Are you a North Carolina Notary? Yes No 09 Do you possess any legal secretarial experience in criminal defense work? Yes No 10 Do you understand the Office will be moving from Durham to Chapel Hill in July 2024 and are you willing to relocate work sites? Yes No 11 Where did you originally learn about this position/posting? North Carolina state government careers website Nccourts.
gov Indeed LinkedIn Monster Zip Recruiter NCSC (National Center for State Courts) NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers) Other job board/website Employment Security Commission Friend/Colleague Professional Association Social Media Other Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Adobe Acrobat Attention To Detail Confidentiality Data Entry File Manager Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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