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Legal Staff Paralegal in Charlotte, MI

Office of the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney Apr 26,2017 Apr 25,2017 Location Charlotte MI
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Government

Legal Staff

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$29,869.00 - $38,813.00

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Legal Assistant - Prosecutor's Office Duties: The candidate prepares and types various motions, orders, warrants, subpoenas, juvenile court petitions, and other legal forms and documents and prepares proofs of service as appropriate. Types briefs, answers and correspondence for the prosecuting attorneys. Proofreads documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar and format. Enters data on court cases to computer and generates warrants, juvenile petitions, family support complaints and other legal documents. Responds to telephone callers and visitors and answers inquiries of attorneys, parties, victims, witnesses, and others regarding departmental procedures, schedules, case information and other matters. Opens criminal, juvenile and civil files, enter case information to computer, and files all documentation. Processes all police reports and other information received from area police departments. Files documents with the court and continually updates files until cases are closed. Maintains statistics of legal activities such as incoming petitions, misdemeanors and felonies authorized, and dispositions. Inputs data to computer from warrant requests, types warrants after authorization and secures signature, and prepares it for delivery to District Court. Copies police report and sets up file for warrant request. Receives trial dates from the court, pulls files and enters date to computer system. Updates information as the cases are returned from the court and carries out follow-up directives of the prosecutors. Assists in coordinating the calendar of staff and pulls and reviews files for scheduled cases and distributes to appropriate attorney. Operates LEIN system to obtain driving records and criminal histories. Obtains certified driving records, certificate of convictions, and orders of suspension from courts or agencies as appropriate. Prepares orders for forensic evaluation and sends with letter and police report to Forensic Center. May be responsible for the processing of appeals, includes tracking appeals files and generating a schedule for briefs to be filed, typing briefs, motions and other documents, opening and maintaining files, reviewing communications regarding appeals, keeping statistics and performing other support tasks related to appeals. Processes child support cases, includes setting up appointments for incoming referrals, inputting data to computer, generating complaints, summons, ex parte orders, URESA petitions, and various motions and orders. Ensures service of process. Ensures files are in order and complete for court proceedings. Interviews custodial parents to obtain necessary information related to child support and paternity case files and complaints. Enters information to system and generates pleadings and other legal documents for client to sign. Explains documents and procedures to clients. Monitors and responds to informational requests and correspondence from out-state agencies. Discusses and clarifies legal and procedural inquiries from clients and caseworkers from other states. Provides assistance with child support cases, includes tracking cases, responding to inquiries, and coordinating cases with the Department of Social Services and the Office of Friend of the Court. Performs a variety of support tasks such as typing forms, reviewing and distributing mail, filing updates to law books, copying, faxing and filing. Maintains files for Mentally Incapacitated persons for which office attends in Probate Court, types abuse and neglect petitions brought to office by DSS, and prepares and processes records for a variety of other matters. Serves as data processing liaison for the office, includes performing system updates, informing/training other staff on system features, scheduling outside training and working with the Prosecuting Attorneys Association to resolve system inquiries and problems. Coordinates the collection of maintenance of statistical records of office and prepares monthly and annual reports.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification and Experience: The candidate should be a high school graduation or equivalent. Should have 1+ year of prior typist/secretarial experience in a legal setting providing a knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures. Must be an accurate typist with a high typing proficiency. Advanced coursework in word processing and legal secretarial areas is preferred.

Deadline: 30 April, 2017

Additional info

Position #2017-4-267.03.06.02

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