Job Details
Administrative Assistant - Discovery Clerk
2026-03-13 Buchanan County, MO Saint Joseph,MO
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred but not required.
Experience working in a legal environment, preferred.
Must type at least 45 WPM.
Salary amount could increase based on education/experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b).
Additionally, we offer a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays.
If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at 816-###-#### or ...@buchmo.gov
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Required Question
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Buchanan County Courthouse
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300076
Office: Prosecuting Attorney
Opening Date: 03/10/2026
Closing Date: 3/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Job Summary:
- Under general supervision, this position provides administrative and clerical support for the Prosecuting Attorney and Assistants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handles all discovery for criminal cases
- May occasionally assist with preparation legal documents and prepares letters, correspondence, forms and other documents
- Operates office computers and various software
- Performs word processing, emails, and other computer communications
- Assists Prosecutor and/or Assistant Prosecutor in Preliminary Hearing & Jury Trial preparation as assigned & requested
- Provides information to attorneys; both to Prosecutors and Defense
- May potentially assist with letters and court-related documents
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred but not required.
Experience working in a legal environment, preferred.
Must type at least 45 WPM.
Salary amount could increase based on education/experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of legal processes and terminology
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system in the State of Missouri
- Knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications related to legal support work, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of filing and electronic record keeping systems
- Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Advanced skill in communicating effectively using the English language, both orally and in writing
- Skill in reading and preparing legal documents
- Skill in handling stressful situations successfully and the ability to work well with other employees, court professionals and the public
- Advanced skill in discretion and maintaining confidential information
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, documents, and terminology affecting assigned functions
- Advanced ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Operate office equipment, including but not limited to copy machine, computer, phone, and other standard equipment
- Perform all other duties as assigned
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b).
Additionally, we offer a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays.
If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at 816-###-#### or ...@buchmo.gov
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Required Question