JOB
This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City District Attorney's Office. Under general supervision of the Supervising Legal Assistant, provides customary and/or confidential legal office support to the District Attorney’s Office.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the entry level in the Legal Assistant series. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide range of criminal, delinquency, dependcy, and civil legal support duties in the District Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Legal Assistants are responsible for managing all aspects of cases files, compiling and dissmeinating evidence as directed, reviweing pleadings and correspondece, and accurate calendaring.Employees may choose between the following: Employer-Paid PERS: $24.2583 - $33.9615 hourly / $50,457.16 - $70,639.92 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS: $28.7892 - $40.3049 hourly / $59,881.64 - $83,834.14 annually To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here(Download PDF reader). This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click herePlease Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.Reviews, organizes, and disseminates a wide variety of legal documents to include legal agreements, contracts, complaints, orders, reports, videos, discovery, etc. Drafts pleadings, petitions, statements, subpoenas, briefs, correspondence, memoranda, audio transcriptions, and other legal documents.Calendars and schedules court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys.Attends court hearings and ensures accuracy of court docket.Ensures timely and proper filing of pleadings, exhibits, and other legal materials with the appropriate court.Reviews finished pleadings and memoranda for completeness, accuracy, format, and compliance with applicable court rules.Communicates with staff from other agencies, businesses, law firms, and/or witnesses at attorney direction. Maintains and updates case notes and files.Prepares weekend court docket on a rotating assignment.Responds to inquiries regarding cases in person and over the telephone.Prepares presentation materials, exhibits and binders for trial, arbitration, or other contested hearings.Performs closing and auditing of case files.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.