Legal Assistant – Criminal Prosecution Support

About the role

The Third Judicial District Attorney's Office is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail‑oriented Legal Assistant to support criminal prosecutions. The role provides direct exposure to prosecutors, case management, and court processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents, pleadings, notices, subpoenas, and other case‑related materials.
• Assist prosecutors with trial, hearing, and court preparation.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate information in the case‑management system.
• Manage calendars, track hearings, trials, deadlines, and other case events.
• Organize and process discovery and case materials.
• Perform electronic filing and produce case‑related documents.
• Communicate with witnesses regarding scheduling and case matters.
• Coordinate case information with court personnel, law enforcement, and other partners.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, completeness, grammar, and formatting.
• Identify missing or incomplete case information and alert appropriate staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Required profile

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Professional communication with attorneys, coworkers, witnesses, and the public.
• Produces accurate, professional work and values precision.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Comfortable learning and using case‑management and electronic filing systems.
• Initiative within procedures and knows when to raise issues.
• Works effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in developing knowledge of criminal prosecution and court procedures.