The Lake County Attorney Office is accepting applications for a Legal Secretary - Witness Specialist. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: In accordance with policies and procedures established by the Lake County Attorney, this position mainly provides direct support for the attorney assigned to domestic violence/OVM grant-related cases but also assists with non-grant cases. The person in this position will oversee project activities related to grant cases and act as a Victim Witness Coordinator for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking incidents in Lake County, in addition to other office duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clarity of speech and hearing that permits the employee to communicate well with law enforcement, supervisors, employees, legal professionals and the general public. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision, the ability to adjust focus while operating computers and viewing into monitors and to read paper documents. Requires manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate a personal computer, photocopier, document scanner, telephone and filing system. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop and kneel and sit for 1 to 3 hours at a time in the courtroom. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: Set up and organize legal files for assigned cases; Ensure grant requirements are being met; Produce and process various legal documents to be filed with Justice and District Courts; Calendar hearings, motion responses, and trial calendar for prosecutors; Request and process discovery; Communicate with victims and law enforcement regarding case status both orally and in writing; Assist with trial preparation for both felony and misdemeanor cases; Apply payments to accounts receivable; Attend meetings and court hearings; Schedule and attend interviews with victims of felony and misdemeanor cases; Other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PARALEGAL experience is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate would have some knowledge and understanding of: Principles and practices of crisis intervention and trauma counseling; Skill in problem solving/conflict resolution; Legal experience (preferably criminal law) or criminal justice experience; Familiarity with legal terminology; Various office equipment including telephone, copier, printer, computer, and media equipment; Microsoft Office software The ideal candidate would have the ability to: Type 60 wpm with no errors; Multi-task, organize and prioritize; Prepare legal documents; Focus and concentrate in a stressful environment with heavy workloads and strict timelines; Work independently and be self-directed while still following established procedures and processes; Maintain strict confidentiality; Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Preferred Education/Experience: Minimum of two years of office or law office experience. HOURS/DAYS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m./M-F. WAGE: $20.00 ? 22.00 hourly depending on experience. BENEFITS: Lake County offers excellent benefits! This position is open until filled External applicants, please visit this site to apply: https://lakemt.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer