Prosecution Victim Witness Legal Assistant

Eckberg Lammers is seeking a Prosecution/Victim Witness Legal Assistant to work in our fast-paced prosecution department.

About Our Firm:

At Eckberg Lammers, we believe it all starts with the people. In this role, you will work within our firm environment that fosters a collaborative work environment where everyone is valued for his or her diverse talents and contributions. This environment allows us to deliver the best results to our clients and colleagues alike, just as we have done for the last 70 years.

Our Firm’s mission is to help maintain and build strong, healthy and prosperous communities. We are advocates in the law but also maintain a strong foothold in supporting charitable causes through advocacy, volunteerism, or offering legal education to individuals and local businesses. It is important to the sustainability of our firm that all attorneys and staff share the same values as our firm, with active participation in organizations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Position Summary: A prosecution/Victim Witness legal assistant with experience in prosecution, victim advocacy or criminal law to join our Eckberg Lammers team! This position will provide administrative support for our fast-paced prosecution department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Open, process and maintain case files using a prosecution management software
• Generate reports
• Assist with county jail calendars
• Distribute daily mail
• Prepare evidence packets for trials and hearings
• Provide administrative support to the prosecution team
• Back up phones during the lunch hour
• Communicate with domestic assault victims via mail, email, and phone 
• Primary contact for victims and witnesses that may call the firm 
• Responsible for educating victims and witnesses on court process and procedure 
• Potentially attend court if necessary 
• Communicate directly with victims and witnesses if the case of trial cancellation
• Coordinate restitution process with victims 
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

•  2 – 4 years’ experience working in an administrative role in prosecution or criminal law
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
• Experience in supporting all levels of management 
• Strong written and verbal communications 
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently 
• Demonstrated attention to detail   
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential, controversial or sensitive information
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines

Eckberg Lammers offers an inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and development in addition to competitive compensation and benefits offerings.

For more information about Eckberg Lammers, visit our website: www.eckberglammers.com