The role of the Legal II Secretary is to provide secretarial support and professional and legal assistance to their assigned Deputy State's Attorney.Essential Functions:
• Open all cases handled by the State's Attorney's Office.
• Prepare legal pleadings at all levels of court cases...
• Prepare subpoenas for necessary court hearings.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Assist attorney in trial preparation.
• Copy and make available all discovery materials.
• Coordinate appointments with witnesses and victims.
• Answer phones.
• Organize files and anticipate needs before they arise.
• Order all evidence as needed.
• Keep database updated as court files return from court.
• Work with other departments, such as law enforcement and the courts to assure an efficient system.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.Experience and/or Education Required:
• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience required but previous legal experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull and manual dexterity is needed to type, write, use a calculator, and answer telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• The ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is needed.
Working Environment:
• Most work is performed indoors in an office where noise and interruptions often occur.
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines
Rapid City SD USA

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