What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prosecution Legal Assistant position at Eckberg Lammers?
Prosecution Legal Assistant/Victim Witness Coordinator
About Our Firm:
At Eckberg Lammers, we believe it all starts with the people. In this role, you will work within our firm environment that fosters collaboration where everyone is valued for their diverse talents and contributions. This work environment allows us to deliver the best results to our clients and colleagues alike, just as we have done for the last 75 years.
Our Firm’s mission is to help build and strengthen communities. We are advocates in the law but also maintain a strong foothold in supporting charitable causes through advocacy and volunteerism.
Core Values - Integrity, Professionalism, Knowledge, Drive
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced Prosecution Legal Assistant with experience in criminal law and victim advocacy to join our Eckberg Lammers team! This position will serve the department’s municipal prosecution team in a dual role of Prosecution Legal Assistant and Victim-Witness Coordinator and be responsible for data entry, clerical/administrative work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Open and maintain case files using prosecution management software
- Manage a jurisdictional-based caseload, including file processing, police report and evidence intake, discovery disclosure, and witness notification responsibilities
- Assist with drafting correspondence
- Complete document filings
- Assist with county jail calendars, to include timely filing of attorney bail recommendations and proposed orders, and ensuring prioritization of in-custody case referrals
- Prepare evidence and send subpoenas for trials and contested hearings
- Provide administrative support to the prosecution attorneys
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Manage victim communications, including providing case updates and notifications of hearings and gathering input on case resolution
- Collect and file victim impact statements and affidavits for restitution
- Assist with answering the general law firm phone line when needed
- Distribute daily mail, on a rotational basis
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3 years of legal assistant/victim witness experience.
- 3-5 years of experience working in a Law Firm preferred
- Knowledge of the Minnesota criminal justice system is required
- Legal assistant with Victim-Witness experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Experience with MNDES, eFS, or other court filing/submission programs preferred
- LENS or prosecution case management systems experience preferred
- Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude with creative solutions, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work in a collaborative team environment
- Maintain confidentiality
Eckberg Lammers offers an inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and development in addition to competitive compensation and benefits as shown below. For more information about Eckberg Lammers, visit 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, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class as consistent with applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time In-Person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Long Term Disability
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
To apply please send resume with cover page to hr@eckberglammers.com
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000