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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Marion County Attorney is accepting applications for a full-time Legal Assistant.Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is a position responsible for variedlegal secretarial duties. The main duties of this position are to assist the county attorney in preparationof legal documents and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. This employee must exerciseconsiderable independent judgement based on knowledge gained through experience in the performanceof specialized duties. Work requires knowledge of departmental functions, activities, andinterdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continual public contact. Information handled inthis office is of a confidential nature.At least one year of office experience is required, including Microsoft Word & Excel (or equivalent).Receptionist duties include multi-line telephone system. A positive attitude, great organizational skills,and attention to detail are important in this position. The successful applicant must be able to work wellin team and individual settings. The applicant must also pass a criminal background check.The application may be picked up at the Marion County Clerks Office in the Courthouse. You may returnthe application when filled out to the Marion County Attorneys Office: 202 S. Third St., Suite A, Marion,KS. (620) ### ####. www.marioncoks.net. We look forward to hearing from YOU! Open until filled.EOE.LEGAL ASSISTANT IRev 07/2020Department: County AttorneyReports To: County AttorneyPosition SummaryUnder the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is a non-exempt positionunder the FLSA that requires the responsible performance of difficult and varied legal secretarialduties. The main duties of this position are to assist the county attorney in preparation of legaldocuments and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. This employee must exerciseconsiderable independent judgement based on knowledge gained through experience in theperformance of specialized duties. Work requires knowledge of departmental functions, activities,and interdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continual public contact. Informationhandled in this office is of a confidential nature.Essential Functions? Types and files legal documents, forms, letters, and similar materials from rough drafts;? Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies;? Files correspondence and records;? Handles inquiries and complaints from citizens;? Processes all legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, statements, and other material;? Screens citizens requesting legal assistance;? Prepares legal criminal documents, complaints, and journal entries from the county attorney;? Takes dictation using legal terminology;? Prepares briefs for Court of Appeals;Marginal Functions? Other related duties as deemed necessary or as assigned.Minimum Position RequirementsExperience: At least three years legal secretary experience required. Employee is expectedto have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well aftersix months in the position.Education: Technical degree or some college credit or equivalent combination of experienceand training.Skills: Knowledge of computer applications, basic criminal law and civil procedure, andlegal terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to type legal documents withappropriate terms. The ability to interpret written instructions. Excellent computer skills.The ability to type accurately with moderate to advanced s peed and to take manual ormachine dictation. The ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, copy machine, computer,and other related office equipment.Legal Assistant ICounty Attorneys OfficeMinimum Position Requirements, continuedProblem Solving: Problems involve scheduling work assignments and completing tasks in atimely manner.Decision Making: Limited decision making exists in this position. Decisions involvehandling citizen complaints and concerns and directing their questions to the appropriateagency.Accountability: Employee does not have budgetary control of the department and does notparticipate in the annual department budget process.Supervision: Supervision is provided daily and job related decisions are reviewed by thecounty attorney. Employee does not have supervisory res