Administrative Assistant Misdemeanor Liaison

About the role

The Misdemeanor Liaison/Administrative Assistant is responsible for directing courtroom logistics, assisting attorneys, and using digital programs to log and coordinate cases.

Responsibilities

• Inputs all information required into the Informer program.
• Differentiates types of cases and analyzes chronological case summaries.
• Checks clients in at 7:30 a.m., prepares no-contact orders and distributes paperwork.
• Pulls files for attorneys and prosecutors while court is in session.
• Analyzes and tracks attorney caseload using Excel.
• Creates a list from the court calendar of who will be in court the next day.
• Identifies custody of each person.
• Checks out files to attorneys through Informer.
• Obtains Discovery and proposed pleas from the Prosecutor.
• Drops off and picks up files from attorney offices; signs off and picks up discovery from the Prosecutor’s Office.
• Creates labels for new files and locates returning files.
• Closes all disposed files.
• Looks up defendants and records correct information to record in Informer.
• Assists clients that come into the office.
• Answers and directs calls.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and more than one year experience in the criminal justice system.
• Paralegal training preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all department records and information.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as multi-line telephone, computer, fax, copier, and scanner.