Paralegal

Performs intermediate technical and skilled administrative support by setting up and managing criminal case files, entering information into case management databases, tracking dockets, drafting legal documents (motions, orders, correspondence), managing discovery, reviewing body/dash cam footage, scheduling appointments, and related work as apparent or assigned. Serves as a liaison in communication with police officers, defense counsel, victims and court staff. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Legal Administrator.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in criminal justice, law, or related field and considerable experience in a legal office as an assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, and courtroom protocol; thorough knowledge of legal terminology and spelling; thorough knowledge of departmental functions, organization, and policies; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,091.72 - $52,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person