This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12797351

　　The Marion County Attorney is accepting applications for a full-timeLegal Assistant.

　　Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is aposition responsible for varied

　　legal secretarial duties. The main duties of this position are to assistthe county attorney in preparation

　　of legal documents and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office.This employee must exercise

　　considerable independent judgement based on knowledge gained throughexperience in the performance

　　of specialized duties. Work requires knowledge of departmentalfunctions, activities, and

　　interdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continual publiccontact. Information handled in

　　this office is of a confidential nature.

　　At least one year of office experience is required, including MicrosoftWord & Excel (or equivalent).

　　Receptionist duties include multi-line telephone system. A positiveattitude, great organizational skills,

　　and attention to detail are important in this position. The successfulapplicant must be able to work well

　　in team and individual settings. The applicant must also pass a criminalbackground check.

　　The application may be picked up at the Marion County Clerks Office inthe Courthouse. You may return

　　the application when filled out to the Marion County Attorneys Office:202 S. Third St., Suite A, Marion,

　　KS. (620) 382 - 2243. www.marioncoks.net. We look forward to hearingfrom YOU! Open until filled.

　　EOE.

　　<http://www.marioncoks.net/>

　　LEGAL ASSISTANT I

　　Rev 07/2020

　　Department: County Attorney

　　Reports To: County Attorney

　　Position Summary

　　Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Legal Assistant I is anon-exempt position

　　under the FLSA that requires the responsible performance of difficultand varied legal secretarial

　　duties. The main duties of this position are to assist the countyattorney in preparation of legal

　　documents and to facilitate the smooth operation of the office. Thisemployee must exercise

　　considerable independent judgement based on knowledge gained throughexperience in the

　　performance of specialized duties. Work requires knowledge ofdepartmental functions, activities,

　　and interdepartmental relations. The Legal Assistant I has continualpublic contact. Information

　　handled in this office is of a confidential nature.

　　Essential Functions

　　? Types and files legal documents, forms, letters, and similar materialsfrom 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 entriesfrom 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 Requirements

　　Experience: At least three years legal secretary experience required.Employee is expected

　　to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the jobreasonably well after

　　six months in the position.

　　Education: Technical degree or some college credit or equivalentcombination of experience

　　and training.

　　Skills: Knowledge of computer applications, basic criminal law and civilprocedure, and

　　legal terminology. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to typelegal documents with

　　appropriate terms. The ability to interpret written instructions.Excellent computer skills.

　　The ability to type accurately with moderate to advanced s peed and totake manual or

　　machine dictation. The ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, copymachine, computer,

　　and other related office equipment.

　　Legal Assistant I

　　County Attorneys Office

　　Minimum Position Requirements, continued

　　Problem Solving: Problems involve scheduling work assignments andcompleting tasks in a

　　timely manner.

　　Decision Making: Limited decision making exists in this position.Decisions involve

　　handling citizen complaints and concerns and directing their questionsto the appropriate

　　agency.

　　Accountability: Employee does not have budgetary control of thedepartment and does not

　　participate in the annual department budget process.

　　Supervision: Supervision is provided daily and job related decisions arereviewed by the

　　county attorney. Employee does not have supervisory res