Legal Assistant - County Attorney's Office

Sarpy County

Legal Assistant - County Attorney's Office

SALARY

$21.53 - $29.01 Hourly

LOCATION

Papillion, NE

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

01219

DEPARTMENT

County Attorney's Office

OPENING DATE

02/10/2025

CLOSING DATE

2/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Operations Manager or designee, performs a variety of skilled administrative work related to cases in the County Attorney office requiring considerable responsibility and independent judgment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Provide a variety of administrative support for assigned attorney(s).

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the general public.

Maintain the confidentiality of all information for assigned attorney(s).

Ensure case information and evidence is scanned or input into various systems in a timely and accurate manner.

Prepare evidence and other documentation required for attorney's cases ensuring all parties affected receive the information in a timely manner.

Maintain various calendars of attorneys and/or courtrooms working with outside counsel and others as needed to facilitate caseload.

Prepare various legal documents (e.g., subpoenas, motions, etc.) at the direction of assigned attorney.

Answer phone calls from outside counsels, victims, etc. assisting with information within scope of responsibility.

Assist in retrieval of court case documents in the office.

Escort Officers, Deputies or defendants through the courthouse as needed.

Act as a backup to other departmental staff as needed. 

Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
 

Peripheral Duties

Serve as a member of various committees as assigned. 

Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience:  

High school diploma or GED required.

Post-Secondary education in Criminal Justice or similar field preferred.

Paralegal certificate or Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Three (3) years legal experience required.

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of computers and software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures 

Knowledge of the legal system.

Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information

Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions

Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure

Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions

Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion

Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing

Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, multiline phone, computer, printer, scanner, copier, and fax

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

 

The physical demands and work environment
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. 

While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and operate/manipulate
equipment using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or
controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, bend reach, kneel, and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges include close, distance, and color vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal range.

Work is performed indoors in an office setting. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. The noise level is typically moderate.

 

Employer

Sarpy County

Address

1210 Golden Gate Drive

Papillion, Nebraska, 68046

Phone

402-593-4465
402-593-4487

Website

http://www.sarpy.gov

Legal Assistant - County Attorney's Office Supplemental Questionnaire

 

*QUESTION 1

What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

 No high school

 High School or GED

 Some College/No Degree

 Associate's Degree

 Bachelor's Degree

 Master's Degree

 Advanced Degree beyond Master's

*QUESTION 2

If you have a college degree, please indicate in what field you have a college degree. If you have no degree, please type "N/A".

*QUESTION 3

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

 Yes

 No

*QUESTION 4

Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?

 Yes

 No

*QUESTION 5

Due to the essential functions of the position, the employee must be able to access sensitive data bases (example: NCIC). As such, you cannot have a felony conviction to be able to access these types of databases, Do you understand this stipulation?

 Yes

 No

*QUESTION 6

Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.

 Yes

 No

*QUESTION 7

Sarpy County complies with Nebraska Veterans' Preference Laws. If you are claiming Veterans' Preference you must attach Form DD214 (prefer member form 4) and if applicable, documents showing you receive or are eligible to receive benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The spouse of a 100% disable veteran may claim preference by providing the Form DD214, Proof of Disability and a marriage certificate. The spouse of a service member may claim preference and is limited to the time the service member is on active duty and up to 180 days after discharge/separation from service. DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THESE STIPULATIONS?

 Yes

 No

 N/A - does not apply

*QUESTION 8

How many years of work experience in an administrative support position do you have?

 0-1 Year Experience

 1-2 Years Experience

 2-3 Years Experience

 3-4 Years Experience

 5+ Years Experience

*QUESTION 9

Describe in detail your work experience in an administrative support position. If you have no experience, please write 'N/A'. Do NOT indicate the County should refer to your resume - failure to answer this question within the application will exclude you from further consideration for this position.

* Required Question