This is a full-time position at $18.50 per hour, M - F, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:
Under general supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the purpose of the position is to conduct research in the preparation of cases within the Public Defender’s office. Employees in this classification perform research and analysis work. Position is responsible for conducting legal research and interviews, assisting in preparing cases before trial, preparing motions and orders and performing administrative office support work. Performs related work as directed.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB, include but are not limited to:
Assists in conducting legal research as requested by attorneys; drafting of initial documents and filings as requested by attorneys; assists in preparing cases and please; prepares motions and orders; performs administrative office support within the department on an as-needed basis; etc.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Associate degree or paralegal degree or equivalent is preferred, but not required, plus secretarial, legal and computer training.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least one year working experience in law office, law enforcement or court setting, with preference given to criminal law experience, or any acceptable combination of training and experience.

Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays.

Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.
 

For questions concerning this or any other position, please contact the Employment Coordinator at (724)548-3205.
 

The County of Armstrong is an equal opportunity employer. In recognition of its responsibility to its staff and the community it serves, we reaffirm our policy to assure fair and equal treatment in all of our employment practices, for all persons. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin, nor against any qualified individual with a disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam War.