Vermont Department of State\xe2\x80\x99s Attorneys and Sheriffs DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter, resume with starting month/year and ending month/year for each job, and 2-3 work-related references with daytime phone numbers to Orleans County State\xe2\x80\x99s Attorney Farzana Leyva at Farzana.Leyva at vermont.gov and to SAS Central Office at sas.jobs at vermont.gov. Please indicate where you heard about this position. This position is open until filled. The Vermont Department of State\xe2\x80\x99s Attorneys and Sheriffs seeks a self-motivated, organized, and dependable person for a temporary Legal Assistant III position, providing legal support to the Orleans County State\xe2\x80\x99s Attorney\xe2\x80\x99s Office. Work is under the direction of the Orleans County State\xe2\x80\x99s Attorney. The position is 20-40 hours per week, M-F. Pay rate will depend upon prior experience. State benefits are not available for temporary positions. Summary of Duties \xc2\xb7 Examines and prepares legal documents. \xc2\xb7 Reviews incoming material and helps assemble and prepare legal documents and discovery materials. \xc2\xb7 Obtains information from files, client agencies, court records, etc., and submits drafts or completed documents to supervising attorney. \xc2\xb7 Accurately prepares, types and proof-reads correspondence, forms and documents; transmits and files documents. \xc2\xb7 May assist with e-filing, public records management/archiving, and sealing and expungement. \xc2\xb7 Data entry into SAS case management systems; updating and closing cases. \xc2\xb7 Assist attorneys in preparation for trials, hearings and negotiations. \xc2\xb7 Coordinates with victim advocates. \xc2\xb7 Help verify citations and statutory references. \xc2\xb7 May schedule hearings, work and other events for the SA and DSA staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of legal practices and procedures as well as knowledge of law office practices and procedures. Ability to learn and apply departmental policies and procedures. Ability to review legal documents and prepare responses for review by attorney(s). Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers, partner agencies and organizations, and the public. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all information relating to cases and adhere to state and federal confidentiality laws and policies. Must possess excellent skills to communicate verbally and in writing. Must represent the office in a professional manner at all times both on and off duty. Must consistently demonstrate good judgment, courtesy and tact. Must be timely in reporting to work and dependable in attendance. May perform other related duties as assigned by the State\'s Attorney. Environmental Factors The job requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, to pay attention to detail and to follow through on assignments. Pressure from deadlines and workload is routine. Most duties are performed in an office setting. Assignments may require occasional travel to court houses, other state agencies and other law offices. Minimum Qualifications Paralegal Degree and 2 years performing paralegal/ legal administrative work; OR Bachelor\'s or Associates Degree and employment history (including clerkships or internships) that establishes skills in research (legal or other professional-field) and writing; preference for relevant discipline; OR a J.D. Degree (or current law school student). Minimum Requirements Paralegal Degree and 2 years performing paralegal/ legal administrative work; OR Bachelor\'s or Associates Degree and employment history (including clerkships or internships) that establishes skills in research (legal or other professional-field) and writing; preference for relevant discipline; OR a J.D. Degree (or current law school student). Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State\xe2\x80\x99s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay: $21.00 - $32.78 per hour Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person