LEGAL ASSISTANT
SOCIAL SERVICES
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position directly supports the attorneys in the agency and is responsible for sending out
notices for all court hearings, typing court orders, issuing subpoenas, maintaining court files
and assisting with pre-trial conferences. This position requires an increase in the degree of
independence and knowledge of the legal system regarding Child Welfare and Adult
Services. Work requires a significant knowledge of office procedures and practices as well
as office programs, organizational structure and the ability to initiate, monitor, review and
maintain a variety of documents to comply with case standards. This employee functions
independently while under the supervision of a Social Work Supervisor III.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED
Employee responsible for typing court orders on a weekly basis and mailing them to the
appropriate judge.
Responsible for sending out notices for all court hearings.
Responsible for scheduling pre-trial each week.
Responsible for completing necessary steps for newspaper publications
Responsible for typing subpoenas and sending them to be served either by this county,
another state or by certified mail
Responsible for completing criminal record checks within the county and state.
Responsible for typing all legal documents, correspondence, and filing all legal documents
for juvenile and adult cases.
Employee must be able to work closely with paralegal, staff attorneys, supervisors and social
workers.
Employee must have a thorough knowledge of juvenile court documents and adult
incompetent documents to know which documents to use and when.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Employee in this position should have significant knowledge of and ability to use correct
grammar, vocabulary, and spelling to compose and/or proofread correspondence, court
orders, and other materials. This position requires the ability to learn and work
independently. The employee must possess the ability to work with people with courtesy and
tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature. Must possess a
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thorough knowledge of Federal/State Child Welfare standards regarding specific language
required in court orders, and the appropriate time frames for filing legal documents within
the judicial system,
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities
gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS
SUPERVISOR’S CERTIFICATION:
I certify that (a) I am the Immediate Supervisor of this position, that (b) I have provided a
complete and accurate description of responsibilities and duties and (c) I have verified its
accuracy and completeness with the employee.
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EMPLOYEE’S CERTIFICATION:
I certify that I have reviewed this position description and that it is a complete and accurate
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DIRECTOR’S CERTIFICATION:
I certify that this is an authorized, official position description of the subject position.
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