Title: Legal Assistant I

Application Deadline Date: Do Not Apply Online see instructions below

Req ID: 53041

Department: Defender General's Office

Location:

St Albans, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $20.99

Maximum Salary: $32.46

How to Apply

Do Not Apply Online To Apply - Email resume and cover letter to: jessica.b.martin@vermont.gov

Description

The Office of the Defender General is seeking a self-motivated and dependable candidate to fill a Legal Assistant I position, providing administrative support for our busy Franklin County Public Defender’s Office.
Responsibilities will include maintaining frequent interaction with clients, answering phones, assisting with attorney scheduling, assisting with electronically filing notices and orders, entering caseload data into case management system, and drafting legal documents and correspondence, among other tasks.
The Legal Assistant I position is an integral part of the office, and the position requires patience and the ability to work with a wide variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities. Prior administrative/secretarial experience preferred.

Compensation

Minimum: $20.99 Maximum: $32.46

The salary range reflects the minimum rate and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Basic knowledge of:

Legal and legal office practices and procedures.
Departmental policies and procedures.
How to review legal documents and respond, advise or seek guidance.
The principles of office management, including office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record maintenance procedures.
Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat DC.
How to compose a variety of letters, memoranda, and reports on own initiative or from minimum instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or two or more years of full-time college coursework (or the equivalent) AND two (2) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR bachelor’s degree AND one (1) year or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR paralegal certification AND two (2) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR high school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties.

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’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.