Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Legal Assistant.
Apply here: www.showmeboone.com/hr
Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Responsibilities: Serves as legal assistant for Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys; provides administrative support, handles incoming and outgoing telephone and correspondence, enters data and scans images into case management system; composes and/or types routine replies to letters and other general correspondence; prepares and forwards disclosures to defense attorney upon request; drafts and types jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; types and proofreads formal charges to be filed; types and proofreads e-File motions, responses, letters and other legal and court-related documents on behalf of the prosecuting attorney. Maintains confidential files and records; examines data and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness; interacts daily with other courthouse departments, personnel and law enforcement agencies requesting information; provides coverage for peers as requested. Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Administrator.
Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited
Working hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, plus 3 years of clerical or office management experience, and the ability to type 45 WPM. Must have a clear criminal background.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, experience working in a legal environment.
Starting Hourly Salary Range: $17.17 - $18.24 per hour
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Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.
Join the Boone County team and Make a Difference! Boone County Government offers a competitive benefit package that begins on day one:
- Paid vacation
- 14 paid holidays
- Enrollment in the County Employee Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
- 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options (on day one!)
- 100% County paid employee dental premiums (on day one!)
- Subsidized dependent premiums (on day one!)
- County paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
Visit our website and apply at: www.showmeboone.com/HR.
