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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Legal Secretary in the Vilas County District Attorney\'s Office performs a variety of clerical, secretarial, and administrative duties to support the operations of the District Attorney\'s Office. All duties and responsibilities are performed under and subject to the direction of the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Performs a variety of clerical including but not limited to: updating attorneys\' court calendars; keeping track of deadlines for court documents, court hearings, and correspondence; and generally helping to maintain the office\'s organizational scheme. 2. Responsible for maintaining department files in electronic format, involving specialized classifications and terminology, and may help direct other employees in the overall maintenance of these files. 3. Prepares a variety of complex documents, including composing written correspondence, juvenile petitions, warrants, preparation and service of subpoenas, court notices, and other legal documents. Finalizes, proofreads, and formats documents drafted by attorneys. 4. Provides public information, telephonically, personally and in writing, for a wide variety of office services requiring an in-depth understanding of the services provided. Refers inquiries regarding matters not handled by the District Attorney\'s Office to the proper agencies, requiring a basic knowledge of these other agencies. 5. Utilizes the TIME system to obtain driving records and criminal histories as needed by attorneys. Maintains proper certification as needed by the State of Wisconsin as required for the operation of the TIME system. 6. Coordinates the timely appearance of persons under arrest before the court for bond hearings. 7. Prepares documents in response to demands for discovery by defense attorneys including obtaining and disseminating medical records according to HIPAA and Wisconsin statutory requirements. Maintains a working knowledge of the rules and requirements of discovery and what documents are and are not discoverable. 8. Maintains a working knowledge of county ordinances, local ordinances, and state statutes, including on-going updates. 9. May assist the District Attorney in management of the Office\'s annual budget preparation, preparing invoices to pay expenses monthly, updating routinely the Office\'s budget, ordering and purchasing of office supplies, and other basic administrative functions. 10. May assist attorneys in the courtroom during jury trials and other hearings, ensuring that all needed documents, media, and exhibits are properly prepared in advance of trial and available during trial or other court hearings. 11. May assist the Victim/Witness coordinator with such duties as: management of restitution issues and giving general assistance and information to victims and witnesses of court cases. 12. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding District Attorney\'s Office records and operations. 13. All other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years\' experience as a legal secretary or previous experience working for the criminal justice system or in a related setting is preferred. Proficient in organization, prioritization, written and interpersonal communication and contemporary office procedures, equipment and terminology. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and program procedures of the criminal justice system is preferred. Attention to detail with emphasis on grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills. Ability to communicate effectively with County employees, law enforcement and corrections, other officials, and members of the public. Ability to meet multiple deadlines, work accurately and efficiently, and work cooperatively with people from all walks of life. Ability to compile, analyze, record and assemble data and information in a meaningfu and effective manner. Ability to work independently and cooperatively and with a high degree of accuracy on all assigned tasks. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: All applicants must fill out Vilas County\'s application. Application materials, along with the job description can be found at www.vilascountywi.gov and attach your resume; send to Vilas County Human Resources; 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521; or email to: krbray@vilascountywi.gov; fax: 715-479-3799.