State of North Carolina - Wilmington, NC
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About the position
This position is permanent, part-time, 20 hours per week. The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, seeks a qualified candidate to provide legal support services to the prosecutors in the New Hanover County office. Duties include but are not limited to the following: answer phones; assist the public; type correspondence; prepare legal documents; prepare files; assist victims and witnesses understand and prepare for court; gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases; preparing felony cases by reading case files, examining files and digital evidence for proper reports, determining sufficient evidence for prosecution, and identify areas lacking in information; and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones and assist the public.
- Type correspondence and prepare legal documents.
- Prepare files and assist victims and witnesses in understanding and preparing for court.
- Gather information to assist in the prosecution of cases.
- Prepare felony cases by reading case files and examining files and digital evidence.
- Determine sufficient evidence for prosecution and identify areas lacking in information.
- 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.
- Communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers and the general public.
- Calmly handle stressful situations.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate.
- Two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
Nice-to-haves
- At least 3 years' experience in legal, judicial, law enforcement or investigative work.
- Experience with computer and cellphone forensic programs.
