Part Time Legal Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Agency
Indigent Defense Services
Division
Capital Defender
Job Classification Title
Legal Assistant III (S)
Position Number
65032663
Grade
JB14
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.
Description of Work
SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
This position is temporary, part time, 20 hours per week.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The Capital Defender's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to assist staff with office processes to include but not limited to opening of new cases; processing of appointments and expert funding requests.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of: office management practices and procedures used to organize and maintain the office; court system practices, forms and procedures to respond to questions as they arise; NC General Statutes related to criminal defense; and general office computer software and hardware.
Skills in: computer technology; audio-visual equipment; digital files; and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to: explain office procedures to judicial personnel and the public; analyze and interpret information and make necessary decisions with accuracy; prepare forms and legal documents; transcribe material in prescribed format with a high degree of accuracy using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling to produce legal documents; work well with others; organize and complete work by specific guidelines; and work independently.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Charmaine Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma and three (3) years of legal clerical experience; or completion of a two-year legal Secretarial Science or Business Administration Associate Degree and one (1) year of responsible legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Charmaine James Leeks
Email:
HumanResources@nccourts.org