Job Description

Agency District Attorney
Division DISTRICT ATTORNEY 26
Job Classification Title Legal Assistant II (S)
Position Number 60007824
Grade JB12
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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
SALARY RANGE: $39,511.00 - $52,999.00
RECRUITING FOR 2 POSITIONS
These positions are time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for these positions will end on June 30, 2026.
The Office of the District Attorney, Mecklenburg County, seeks two (2) qualified individuals to provide support services for the office attorneys. Perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to legal document preparation, heavy typing, criminal case management, file preparation, answering telephone calls and daily filing. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills. This is a county contract position that will end on June 30, 2026.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Knowledge of: court system and procedures; legal terminology; and community resources to refer victims and witnesses.
Skill in: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; accurately typing 35-40 wpm; and answering a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to: interview to elicit information from victims and witnesses to assure appropriate services; coordinate and schedule the daily operations of the victim and witness program; manage the court appearances of victims and witnesses to ensure their presence in the courtroom when needed; communicate orally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, officials of related agencies and the general public; and calmly handle stressful situations.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
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Charmaine J. 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:
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency certificate and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience.
Management prefers candidates with experience as a legal assistant with knowledge of court procedures; considerable experience with Microsoft Office products and Outlook is desired.
Attach cover letter and resume.
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 Leeks
Email:
HumanResources@nccourts.org

Skills Required