Employment

Legal Assistant

SUMMARY

Assists County Attorney and office staff in operation of the County Attorney’s Office by answering telephone calls and interacting with the public, providing timely preparation and filing of legal documents, records, and information required by the County Attorney in accordance with proper court and legal procedures. Prepares related work as required. Employed under the discretion of the County Attorney.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Interacts with public, attorneys, law enforcement, and judicial branch personnel related to general, basic legal, and procedural questions.

Maintain confidential records and files within the office.

Perform receptionist/administrative assistant duties for the office, including filing, mailing, calendar management and telephone communications.

Assist in managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and requests from attorneys, clerk of court, law enforcement, and other agencies.

Assist in opening and maintaining all case files, communicating with law enforcement, listing witnesses, and identifying Iowa Code section(s) violated.

Request defendant’s criminal report from Denison Police Department, County Sheriff’s office, Iowa DOT, and other agencies.

Assist in coordinating court schedule to ensure attorney and witness availability.

Performs other duties related to the scope of responsibility assigned by the County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney.

In-person attendance is required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITY

Possess high school diploma or GED.

Demonstrated proficiency as a clerk/office assistant, or comparable experience in an office setting.

Computer skills, including internet-based programs, Word and Excel.

General knowledge of legal system, including legal terminology, codes, ordinances, resource/reference resources, dictionaries and related guides and the general rules of criminal and court procedures. 

Ability to communicate with others in a tactful, firm and courteous manner by means of clearly spoken English.

Needs to be fluent in English for the effective performance of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Most work is performed in an office environment where occupational hazards are minimal.

Candidate for hire must successfully pass a physical examination and drug screen prior to employment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Department: County Attorney’s Office

To apply send resume to: colin.johnson@crawfordca.org and cc bonnie.teut@crawfordca.org

Resumes due: December 3, 2025

In-person interviews conducted: December 8 & 9, 2025

Start Date: December 29, 2025

Salary: $50,000+ depending on experience and budgetary limitations

Benefits include: Health, dental, and vision insurance available both individually and for family, option for Health Savings Account, long-term disability, holidays off, five personal days off the first year of work, comp time, eligible for sick and vacation days per the County Employee Handbook.

This position is at-will employment, and subject to a ninety (90) day review period. The County Attorney reserves the right to release anyone for any legal reason.

For questions contact the office at (712)263-5601

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Attorney
• Posted: 11/14/25
• Expires: 12/3/25

Return completed applications to: colin.johnson@crawfordca.org and cc bonnie.teut@crawfordca.org