Legal Assistant

Work involves significant responsibility for attorneys and assistance with legal filings, coordination of administrative office support, and/or legal functions of office. Therefore, work at this level is of a highly complex and sensitive nature, often requiring contact with clients and the general public, and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or specialization in computer applications such as Microsoft Word. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures.

• Prepare drafts and finals of letters, legal pleadings, opinions, various forms, and other work products, ensuring that documents are accurate and in proper form.
  
• Electronically file legal documents with the proper court.
  
• Verify legal citations through Westlaw, Blue Book; Gregg Reference Manual, etc.
  
• Maintain/update cases through the JustWare system and office trackers.
  
• Perform receptionist duties, including interacting with members of the public, answering telephones, and assisting consumers via telephone and in person.
  

In addition to the monthly salary, this position includes fully paid health insurance for employee and family (with a wellness rider included), the option to participate in employee-paid dental and vision for employee and family, participation in the state NDPERS defined benefit retirement plan as well as the option to participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan, the option to contribute to a medical spending account, and earning annual leave and sick leave.

Employees in this position are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Associate degree with major coursework in office support, legal, business, or office education and four years of work experience performing a variety of high-level complex office support, clerical or secretarial work that includes lead work or office coordination responsibilities. (Note: The hiring authority will consider substituting additional work experience for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis if the experience provides the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of this position.)
  
• Ability to use and understand a personal computer, with knowledge and use of Windows, and experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience performing legal office support and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting skills.
  
• Excellent prioritization, time management, organizational, multi-tasking, accuracy, and attention to detail skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and with emphasis on customer service.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
  
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  
• Display strong interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and co-workers; utilize appropriate telephone etiquette; demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills; demonstrate ability to perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment such as telephone, computer, printers, scanner, photocopier, and fax machines.
  
• Application packets will be considered an example of your skills and quality of work. In addition, they must be complete and include all required documents in order to be considered for this position.
  
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal records check to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform administrative assistant tasks.
  

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Apply online and upload the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications
  
• 3 Professional References
  
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)
  

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process, and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Office of Attorney General does not provide sponsorships.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process contact Jill Mugaas at jemugaas@nd.gov or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.

• Learn more about Office of Attorney General at: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/
  
• Learn more about Employment Benefits at: https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers/team-nd-benefits
  
• Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov
  

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.