Associates degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, business administration, public administration or related field; Previous general experience in public administration, professional law office, or public safety agency performing advanced administrative support duties, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience; A typing speed of 55-60 WPM; Knowledge of business English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and arithmetic; Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures; Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms, methods and procedures and rules of the court preferred; Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, experience with Adobe or PDF editing software preferred; Skill in the operation of a personal computer; Ability to type from rough draft copy at a high rate of speed and accuracy; Ability to prepare accurate reports from statistical or legal information; Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters; Ability to work in a team environment; Ability to be flexible in responding to a variety of requests; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, members of other agencies and the general public; Ability to interact with the general public, some of whom may be irate or under stress, in a tactful and courteous manner; Ability to maintain confidentiality. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Acts as receptionist when needed; Prepares and processes retainers, extraditions, habeas corpus documents and fugitive warrant cases; Prepares travel arrangements and expense vouchers for motels, airline tickets, mileage and meals for witnesses; Drafts and prepares probation violation pleadings; As required, provides clerical assistance to other departmental offices (i.e., Civil, Juvenile and Magistrate); and.