POSITION SUMMARY:The Legal Assistant performs general secretarial work as well as specific tasks for the Legal Department under the guidance of the City Prosecutor. Employee is responsible for answering, screening, and returning telephone calls and emails from opposing counsel, defendants, insurance companies, other City employees, and the general public; preparing and updating various documents and files; retrieving and distributing mail; and performing routine tasks such as data entry, maintaining court calendars, preparing photocopies, and taking notes. Employee may be required to attend Court and assist the City Prosecutor in Court, as needed. Employee may be required to travel to attend special Court sessions, outside meetings, or training. This position works under the direct supervision of the Prosecutor and the City Attorney.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

WORK HOURS: Monday -Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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MINIMUM REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Graduation from a program, college, university, or institution of higher learning accredited through the U.S. Department of Education through one of its regional accrediting agencies with a Bachelor's Degree in law, criminal justice, business or other related degree is required.
  • Directly related full-time work experience, as determined by the Department Director, of four (4) or more years of full-time employment may be consider in lieu of the degree requirement.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary is required.
  • Experience in other assistant or secretarial positions may be considered in lieu of legal at the discretion of hiring board.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING

• Three (3) or more years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary is preferred.
• National Career Readiness Certificate is preferred.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be highly engaged in the department's goals, and be able to work cooperatively with the Legal Department's leadership in achieving those goals.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service to the department's internal or external customers.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Must possess no felony convictions at any time while employed by the City of Branson, and may not have any serious misdemeanor convictions within the past five (5)years.
• Must act safely and follow safety standards while at work.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings.