All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeking full-time legal assistant

The Upshur County Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a highly organized and energetic legal assistant for a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Candidates will preferably have prior experience working in a law office or similar setting, the ability to manage large document productions, strong written and oral communication skills, and also have good people skills.

Applicants must  possess qualities of fairness, a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity,  and must also agree to maintain the confidentiality of law enforcement and investigatory records  and other confidential information. The  position offers an excellent benefits package including health, life, dental and vision insurance.

Individuals may obtain an application and full job description at the below address or online.   Interested applicants please reply by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022 along with a resume and two references to: 

Bryan S. Hinkle, Upshur County Prosecuting Attorney 
38 W. Main Street, Room 202 
Buckhannon, WV 26201 

Please do not make phone inquiries about this position. Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap.  Upshur County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment. 

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