Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office has a full-time job opening for a legal assistant/paralegal who is committed to the mission of our office and will work directly with attorneys and other staff members to prepare juvenile abuse, neglect and delinquency cases for prosecution.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: ● Assembly and organization of files for hearings and trial pretrial conferences; ● Preparation of pretrial pleadings including witness subpoenas and court notices, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists, and pre-trial motions; ● Timely distribution of information to defendants and their attorneys before trial; ● Assisting attorneys during trial; and, ● Handling such other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: ● Possess a desire to hard work to make our community safer ● Skilled in oral and written communication ● Highly organized ● Ability to work under time pressure ● Attention to detail ● Ability to work in a group ● Willingness to take initiative ● Word processing and spreadsheet skills ● Initial and random drug screening COMPENSATION Currently the position pay $18.
43 an hour.
After one year the hourly wage rises to $21.
09 We have a competitive benefit package.
There is a possibility of an alternative four day work week schedule.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.
43 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person