What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prosecution/Victim Witness Legal Assistant position at Eckberg Lammers, P.C.?
What You’ll Do
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Open, process and maintain case files using a prosecution management software
- Generate reports
- Assist with county jail calendars
- Distribute daily mail
- Prepare evidence packets for trials and hearings
- Provide administrative support to the prosecution team
- Back up phones during the lunch hour
- Communicate with domestic assault victims via mail, email, and phone
- Primary contact for victims and witnesses that may call the firm
- Responsible for educating victims and witnesses on court process and procedure
- Potentially attend court if necessary
- Communicate directly with victims and witnesses if the case of trial cancellation
- Coordinate restitution process with victims
- Special projects as assigned
Is This You?
Qualifications
- 2 – 4 years’ experience working in an administrative role in prosecution or criminal law
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
- Experience in supporting all levels of management
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Ability to work both in a team setting and independently
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential, controversial or sensitive information
- Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
Working for Us
Compensation, benefits & more
Pay: $24-29/hour
Eckberg Lammers offers an inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and development in addition to competitive compensation and benefits offerings, including 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time.
For more information about Eckberg Lammers, visit our website: www.eckberglammers.com
Eckberg Lammers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class as consistent with applicable law.
Salary : $24 - $29