Job Title: District Court Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
A Paralegal assigned to the District Court Division is responsible for providing support to Assistant District Attorneys, law enforcement investigators, and the State Police assigned to the organization by assisting with case-related matters from the initial investigations through to trials. The principal responsibilities include:
- Assisting in case preparation, pretrial and trial preparation both in and outside the courtroom
- Compiling and analyzing case documents such as 911 tapes, booking and incident reports, penitentiary packets, financial records, certified prior convictions, medical records, cellular and landline phone records, and drug certifications
- Processing discovery
- Consulting with parties, experts, and lay witnesses
- Developing and following research trails using internal and external tools and databases
- Managing case files
- Assembling trial exhibits
- Reviewing legal forms for accuracy
- Photocopying and collating case-related documents
- Performing other tasks as assigned from time to time
Additionally, the Paralegal performs other duties at any job site as may be assigned by the District Attorney, the Deputy First Assistant District Attorney, or District Court Supervisor.
The Paralegal is also required to:
- Fulfill the mandatory education and training requirements of the State Ethics Commission
- Become familiar with and follow the provisions of the Office Personnel Policies, particularly regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, drug-free workplace, and the usage of information technology resources
- Participate in training relevant to Office functions
- Interact respectfully and professionally with the public, judicial and law enforcement personnel, and office staff
- Complete work assignments in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
Education and Experience Information:
- An Associate or higher degree with a major in paralegal studies and/or previous paralegal experience preferred, especially as a litigation paralegal
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use and adapt to a variety of software programs
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to perform general legal research
- Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- A self-starter with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and workplace etiquette
- Excellent organizational skills, project completion skills with a strong attention to detail
- A sincere interest in the public sector, the work of the organization, an overall understanding of the Criminal Justice System, and the role of the prosecution
- The sensitive and confidential nature of the work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Salary Information:
The position offers a yearly salary ranging from $50, to $55,. All full-time positions come with a state benefit package that includes health, life, disability, and dental/vision insurances, retirement plans, vacation, personal and sick leave, and more. Payroll is paid bi-weekly and based on a work week (normally 8:30 . to 4:30 .). All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. All positions serve at the pleasure of the District Attorney.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The organization is an EEO Employer. It is the policy of the organization to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, handicap/disability, gender, gender identity, ancestry, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal or state anti-discrimination law. The organization is committed to and promotes equal opportunity and diversity.
