Senior Legal Assistant

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including: Paid Time Off (PTO) –available for use after 30 days of employment, 10 observed paid holidays, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA, Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending, Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

This position provides advanced legal administrative support to the assigned department, including preparing and processing legal documents and schedules; performing preparatory work for trials, hearings, and administrative proceedings; and provides courteous and efficient office support and customer service.

Starting Wage Range: $28.08 per hour - $30.94 per hour https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/human-resources/benefits

1. Arranges for transportation of court participants, including prisoners, when authorized under State, County and Court policies. 
2. Obtains, examines and securely files criminal histories and driving records. 
3. Performs TIME Agency Coordinator and Portal 100 Administrator roles, including certification of employees, contractors and visitors; audit preparation and execution; criminal history check compliance; distributes Crime Information Bureau security updates and newsletters; and ensures confidentiality and security procedures are followed throughout the District Attorney’s Office. 
4. Maintains PROTECT Administrator and PROTECT User Group statuses to coordinate changes with State DAIT and other District Attorney Offices to the case management system. 
5. Coordinates Special Prosecutor designations with other counties.
6. Represents the District Attorney’s Office within the State Office Manager group to resolve administrative support challenges. 
7. Compiles Wisconsin Circuit Court Access reports to determine prior case status and resolution, as well as pending case status in other Wisconsin jurisdictions. 
8. Assembles responsive materials and tracks Wisconsin Court of Appeals requirements and filings. 
9. Other duties as assigned.

Required: 

• Obtain TIME certification Must successfully pass criminal background check. 
• Previous customer service experience. 
• Associates degree in a paralegal, criminal justice, or closely related field with four (4) years work experience in a law office or legal setting. 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Interested candidates can apply online at Dodge County website. Please submit Cover Letter and Resume with application.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.