Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Anderson County Legal Assistant position's best candidate will have years of in office administrative experience and with knowledge of government law. To perform this job successfully, an applicant must be a team player; possess sufficient knowledge of typing, office machines and computers to perform daily duties; be able to communicate effectively; and, have a courteous and friendly demeanor.

We are looking for people who :

• Find creative problem solving of technical challenges fulfilling and challenging.
• An A+ team player.
• Are self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Uphold the utmost confidentiality.
• Possess organization skills which lend to the need for detail specific form completion.
• Thrive and are comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Have a clear, professional and informative communication style.

POSITION PURPOSE :

Performing secretarial / administrative work associated with providing administrative support while supporting our practice by preparing documents such as legal pleadings and other correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing resolutions and legal pleadings, processing documentation, maintaining records, assisting the public, processing documentation and information, file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to lift thirty (30) pounds, sit and stand for long periods of time. Utilize stairs and walk to various County offices within a quarter mile of the office. (Reasonable accommodations will be met if needed.)

COUNTY OFFERED BENEFITS

FREE Life Insurance

Medical / Behavioral / Prescription

Accident

Sick

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.