001VA5 - Legal Assistant 5

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal divisions. 
• Performs legal research under the direction of staff counsel or administrative law judge. 
• Assists at depositions and hearings by taking notes, providing follow-up questions to attorneys, and keeping track of documents.
• Prepares, proofreads, or processes legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
• Mails, faxes, or arranges for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. 
• Receives and responds to inquiries regarding current hearings from attorneys, legislators, or clients by telephone, email, and/or correspondence. 
• Schedules hearing dates and sites, makes appointments, and manages calendars.
• Travels to hearing sites, sets up site, materials, and equipment.
• Organizes and maintains law libraries, database systems, documents, and case files.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.  

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a 
•     High School Diploma or equivalent
 

Upon entering the role, individuals must have or obtain the following requirements: 

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritze tasks effectively 
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: