<p>Legal Assistant-Public Defender JobID: 1170</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Office Support/Clerical/Legal Assistant</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/1/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Public Defender</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>05/01/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Until Filled</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE</p> <p>LEGAL ASSISTANT</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Public Defender</p> <p>HIRING RANGE: $22.36-$24.84/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.</p> <p>BENEFITS OFFERED Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time</p> <p>POSITION TO BE FILLED: July 1, 2025</p> <p>HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart & Goshen</p> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>Responsible for providing clerical assistance, performing data entry/retrieval, researching and providing information/documents as needed for court proceedings.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>Paralegal training and bilingual skills (English/Spanish) highly preferred </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel </li><li>Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices </li><li>Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate or hostile individuals </li><li>Pre-employment background check and drug screen </li></ul> <p>Elkhart County Human Resources</p> <p>117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526</p> <p>Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750</p> <p>APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED</p> <p>Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>