Legal assistant Job at State of Vermont, Burlington, VT

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  • State of Vermont
  • Burlington, VT

Job Description

How to Apply

**Do Not Apply Online** To Apply - Email resume and cover letter to: jessica.b.martin@vermont.gov

Description

The Office of the Defender General is seeking a self-motivated and dependable candidate to fill a Legal Assistant I position, providing administrative support for our busy Chittenden County Public Defender’s Office.
Responsibilities will include maintaining frequent interaction with clients, answering phones, assisting with attorney scheduling, assisting with electronically filing notices and orders, entering caseload data into case management system, and drafting legal documents and correspondence, among other tasks.
The Legal Assistant I position is an integral part of the office, and the position requires patience and the ability to work with a wide variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities. Prior administrative/secretarial experience preferred.

Compensation

$20.28-$21.16/hr-Pay Grade 18

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Basic knowledge of:

  • Legal and legal office practices and procedures.
  • Departmental policies and procedures.
  • How to review legal documents and respond, advise or seek guidance.
  • The principles of office management, including office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Record maintenance procedures.
  • Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat DC.
  • How to compose a variety of letters, memoranda, and reports on own initiative or from minimum instructions.

Basic ability to:

  • Work independently on moderately complex administrative tasks.
  • Correctly read, interpret and apply rules and regulations of considerable complexity.
  • Accurately type material of a complex, technical or confidential nature at a reasonable rate of speed from rough copy and/or transcription machines.
  • Exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact in carrying out assigned duties.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree or two or more years of full-time college coursework (or the equivalent) AND two (2) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR bachelor’s degree AND one (1) year or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR paralegal certification AND two (2) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties. OR high school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience performing legal administrative duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Job Tags

Full time,

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