Legal Assistant-District Attorney

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Legal Assistant provides office support and

customer service of a confidential nature in support of the District

Attorney\'s office. This position handles calls from citizens and other

partners in the criminal justice system, and is responsible for

preparing and distributing discovery, entering all referrals from law

enforcement, and providing legal support to the attorneys in the office.

Testing may be administered to assess job-related knowledge and skills.

Limited-term, benefitted role through 12-31-2025 with possibility of

full-time, year-round employment effective 1/1/2026. Position based on

37.5 hours per week. Based on the 2025 salary grade - \$21.34 - \$23.02

per hour. Essential Duties: Types moderately difficult correspondence,

memos, forms, reports, meeting minutes, agendas, schedules, and other

materials some of which may be confidential from written and oral

instructions. Receives, screens, and directs telephone calls. Provides

information to callers or refers callers to the appropriate person or

agency. Takes and relays messages. Provides follow-up on some technical

information. Generates and maintains a calendar within the office

Generates and files legal documents. Assists other department personnel

and supervisory personnel with various administrative details, maintain

and update records or written and computerized materials. Maintains

information on several types of computer software, word processing,

records management, and spreadsheets. May update lists and other

department records. May perform payment authorization data entry.

Perform customer service including front desk duties. Receives and

records payments, provides information to visitors and callers assists

with department applications, and performs related duties. Sorts and

distributes incoming mail. Processes outgoing mail. Sorts and files

Written Materials/records. The Discovery Process Requires The Following

Ensure that the District Attorney\'s office has acquired all evidence in

the possession of the applicable law enforcement agency, which often

requires coordination with records staff in law enforcement to ensure an

adequate record is maintained to prove the defense has received all

discovery. Review redacted documents to ensure any necessary redaction

of sensitive information required by law has occurred. As additional

reports are generated and evidence is collected by law enforcement,

ensure the District Attorney\'s office receives and transmits those

reports and evidence to the defense. Prepare files and properly maintain

invoices and financial records. Perform other duties of a similar nature

or level or as required. Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree or

higher level of education in Legal Studies or a closely related field of

study preferred, with two years of office/reception experience; or any

combination of education and experience that provides equivalent

knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of criminal justice or law

office experience is desirable. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Other: Submit applications online via website to:

http://governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions

regarding job openings or the hiring process, contact Douglas County

Human Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th

Street; Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429.